Black students, constituting 45.1% or 221 of Stephen Decatur Middle School's total student population of 490, accounted for 245 out of the 405 total suspensions (60.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly 1.1 suspensions per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Illinois has experienced yet another year of population decline, marking the 10th consecutive year of this troubling trend. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that residents continue to leave the state, raising concerns about the future of Illinois. High taxes are cited as the primary reason for this exodus.According to illinoispolicy.org, the population decline in Illinois has been a persistent issue that demands immediate attention. The state's failure to address the underlying problems has resulted in a steady stream of residents seeking greener...