A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Desoto Consolidated School District 86 regarding emails and memos on January 28, 2025. The request, issued by the Carbondale Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contain the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study."
The Carbondale Reporter stated in their request that access to public records is essential for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
This request comes at a time when education policies and practices are under scrutiny. 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, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Furthermore, it's worth noting that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our mission at Carbondale Reporter to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe this information will shed light on current educational practices within Desoto Consolidated School District 86. We look forward to sharing these findings with our readers once we receive the requested documents.
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