A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Wolf Branch School District 113 on January 28, 2025. The request was made by Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study". The purpose of this request is to gather information for news reporting, with the aim of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver due to our role in disseminating information. We await the school district's response to our request.
In related news, according to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, while the state average administrative salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio stands at 141:1, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. Interestingly, over half (58%) of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
This data provides valuable context as we continue our investigation into local educational affairs. As always, our commitment is towards providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage that helps hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to our readers.
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