Illinois High School Foreign Language Requirements: Theory vs. Reality

This episode unpacks the growing tension around Illinois’ upcoming foreign language requirement for high school students, part of a sweeping 2021 education reform package pushed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. We look at the challenges schools face, the policy’s original goals, and what it reveals about how political influence and stakeholder input shape education decisions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ilcapitolgroup.substack.com