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Stand for Children

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.

Policy That Works
Elected Education Champions

We work to elect leaders who are deeply committed to putting students at the forefront of education policies.
See our winning candidates in the 2014 General Election.

Our Candidates
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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Meet our staff!

Mimi Rodman
Executive Director
Nikhil Angelo
Chicago Organizer
Amy Follett
Organizer
Juan Jose Gonzalez
Chicago Director
Jessica Handy
Government Affairs Director

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Latest News

IL’s PARCC Test Transition: Why Getting It Right Matters Way More Than You Might Think

This week, the Illinois House held a subject-matter hearing about the new PARCC test. Two things are clear: change is hard. And we absolutely have to do it.

February 27, 2015

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Why We Support Mayor Emanuel

I've been involved with Stand for Children Illinois for a while now. Advocating for my kids - and the kids of my neighbors in Back of the Yards - has been a very rewarding experience.

February 18, 2015

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Dispatch from Springfield: A New Beginning

For the past four years, I’ve been working directly with parents in underserved communities, giving them the tools to engage both in their children’s education and to champion policies to improve...

February 11, 2015

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