Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 Principal Mrs. Heidi Lensing (2023) | Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 Principal Mrs. Heidi Lensing (2023) | Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3
On January 28, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3. The request, issued by NW Illinois News, sought access to all emails and memos from the past year containing the keywords "Lucy Calkins" and "Units of Study".
As representatives of NW Illinois News, we are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The specific keywords requested suggest an interest in educational materials or teaching methods employed within the district. Lucy Calkins is a renowned educator known for her work in developing Units of Study for teaching reading and writing.
In light of our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
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. Interestingly enough, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.
As we continue our investigative reporting on local governmental affairs within Illinois' education system, it is important that transparency remains at the forefront. This includes shedding light on administrative practices and potential influences on curriculum decisions within our school districts.
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