This past year has been unlike any in recent history. In March, the global COVID-19 pandemic forced Illinois to shift suddenly to remote learning for all students. This adjustment exposed the digital divide as a stark reality. One bright spot in the year occurred in May, when the Illinois' plan for career and technical education (CTE) received federal approval. This plan, which focuses on equity and inclusion, raises the bar for CTE in Illinois and sets up students for success in the post-pandemic economy. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has been an exercise in equity and how to truly make decisions in the best interests of students. Informed by this experience, the agency's new strategic plan was finalized. The plan provides a roadmap for Illinois public schools through 2023 and defines the steps the agency will take to offer all Illinois students safe and engaging schools, excellent teachers, and equitable learning opportunities. It also incorporates a stand-alone Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan that introduces new tools to guide the agency's internal decision-making and improve its external supports for schools. This annual report provides updates in the following categories: (1) 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year; (2) 2020 Condition of Education; (3) State, Local, and Federal Resources; (4) Schools and Districts; (5) Students; (6) Student Performance; (7) Educators; and (8) Special Education. [This report was published by the Illinois State Board of Education's Internal Communication Department.]