217 Today: After implementing a new learning model, one Illinois middle school isn’t turning back

Monday, June 13, 2022

Today’s headlines:

  • Republican candidate for Governor Richard Irvin says he’s reassessing his campaign messaging less than three weeks before the primary election.
  • Two political action committees have a heavy hand in the 15th Congressional District Republican Primary between long-time incumbent Rodney Davis and first-time incumbent Mary Miller. 
  • Tune in to hear the January 6th committee hearings live Monday on WILL-AM 580.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll take a look at the new PDSA learning model one Illinois middle school is using with promising results. 

217 Today is produced by Farrah Anderson. Reporting today contributed by Eric Stock, Harrison Malkin and Peter Medlin.

Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson is a 2024 graduate of the University of Illinois. At Illinois Public Media, Anderson works as a general assignment reporter focusing on police and investigative stories.