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The Illinois Senate has passed a bill which establishes a teacher and principal mentoring program. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Kimberly Lightford says the goal of the legislation is to make an investment in high-quality mentoring and induction for new teachers and leaders.
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Senator Darren Bailey however is calling the bill just another unfunded, yet mandated regulation on local schools.
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According to Illinois State Report Card data, Illinois schools have an average turnover of two principals in a 6-year period.
