Lansing School District 158 Principal Dr. Nathan Schilling (2023) | Lansing School District 158
Lansing School District 158 Principal Dr. Nathan Schilling (2023) | Lansing School District 158
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Lansing School District 158 in Illinois on January 13, 2025, by South Cook News. The media organization sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens, often referred to as "migrants" or "illegal aliens," currently enrolled in the school district.
South Cook News stated its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and emphasized the importance of access to public records for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization's responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In addition to requesting this data, South Cook News also requested a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
In related news, according to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and 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 noteworthy that 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our coverage of local government affairs, we at South Cook News believe that such data provides valuable context for understanding how our educational institutions are serving all students regardless of their citizenship status.
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