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All children deserve an equal opportunity for success.

Support our fight for a better education for our children.

  • Stand University for Parents (Stand UP)

    Check out our family engagement program for CPS parents!

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  • Common Core Standards

    The new Common Core standards level the playing field for our kids. Find out more. 

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  • Elect Education Champions

    It's election time!  Stand for Children Illinois PAC goes through a robust process to find those candidates we think will go to Springfield and advocate for policies that are good for kids.  

    See who we endorsed in the 2014 Primary election! 

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  • Policy That Works

    It's critical that we pass smart, research-backed education policy in Springfield that will help our most vulnerable kids.

    We must use our collective energy and voice to focus on priorities like: fair and equitable funding, great leaders and teachers, and ensuring that our schools have the supports they need to succeed.

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  • STAND NEAR YOU

    Find out how you can advocate for better public schools. Watch the video and join us! 

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Meet our staff!

  • Mimi Rodman
    Executive Director
  • Nikhil Angelo
    Chicago Organizer
  • Juan Jose Gonzalez
    Chicago Director
  • Jessica Handy
    Government Affairs Director
  • Donna Hardy
    Chicago Organizer
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Latest News

  • Early voting has begun!
    Given the crazy winter we’ve been having, who knows what the weather will look like on Election Day, March 18th. So why wait until then to vote in the Illinois Primary Election?
    March 03, 2014
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  • Our 2014 Primary Endorsed Candidates
    It's election time! One month from today onMarch 18th, Illinois will have a primary election.You know that Stand for Children works with parents, and you know that we fight for smart education...
    February 18, 2014
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  • Stand University for Parents Kick-off
    Amazing introductory meeting at Rowe Elementary last night - nearly 60 parents shows up on a snowy night to hear about
    February 05, 2014
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