Why Illinois Spends So Much Money on School Administration
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Illinois spends more per pupil on school administration than almost every other state.
Illinois spends more per pupil on school administration than almost every other state in the union, according to a new report from the Metropolitan Planning Council. What the state is doing to address spending.
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Why Illinois Spends So Much Money on School Administration
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Illinois spends more per pupil on school administration than almost every other state in the union, according to a new report from the Metropolitan Planning Council. What the state is doing to address spending.
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