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Tazewell County Republicans Chairman Jim Rule | https://www.tazewellgop.org/newssignup

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed concerns over recent changes by the Illinois State Board of Education. He said that lowering benchmarks is a misguided attempt to mask systemic failures rather than addressing the real needs of students. Rule made his statement to Peoria Standard.

"It's incredibly troubling that the Illinois State Board of Education has chosen to lower test score benchmarks instead of tackling the root causes of underperformance," said Rule. "Issues like inadequate teaching, underfunded classrooms, and insufficient student support remain unaddressed. This decision distorts the reality of student achievement, creating a misleading picture of

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