On January 28, 2025, we at Rock Island Today submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Annawan Community Unit School District 226. The request was specifically for copies of all emails and memos from the past year that contained the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In our role as disseminators of information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We await a response from the school district and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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 is 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.
We at Rock Island Today continue to monitor these trends closely as part of our commitment to keeping you informed about local education matters.
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