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Early voting has begun!

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Posted by Mary McClelland on March 3, 2014

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?

Today is the opening of early voting in Illinois.  What does early voting mean?  It means that you can vote whenever it’s convenient for you between March 3-15.

Just bring a photo ID and find your nearest voting location.  Here’s the list of early voting locations: 

Our 2014 Primary Endorsed Candidates

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Posted by Mimi Rodman on February 18, 2014

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 policies in Springfield. Did you know that we also endorse candidates for office through our political action committee?

We do this because Illinois needs effective laws that will improve our schools, which means we need education champions in Springfield who are going to keep the well-being of kids at the forefront of their policy priorities.

Stand University for Parents Kick-off

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Posted by Mary McClelland on February 5, 2014

Amazing introductory meeting at Rowe Elementary last night - nearly 60 parents shows up on a snowy night to hear about Stand University for Parents (Stand UP). This eight week experience, done in partnership with CPS schools, works with families to build a solid partnership with their child's teacher/school and create a learning environment that puts kids on the path to college.

Southern Methodist University Simmons Luminary Award

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Posted by Mary McClelland on February 3, 2014

Love this video of Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund and her son, Stand for Children's co-founder, Jonah Edelman.

Early Education Worth the Costs

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Posted by Mary McClelland on January 30, 2014

This is the editorial in today's Chicago Sun-Times....we couldn't agree more. 

Early education worth the costs

In the last 48 hours, two big names in Illinois politics — one the governor, the other the president of the United States — sang from the same hymnal.

Invest in early childhood education, they said. And invest big.

Governor Quinn: State of the State

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Posted by Mary McClelland on January 29, 2014

Quinn pushes for minimum wage increase, early childhood education spending

By Monique Garcia, Ray Long and Maura ZurickClout Street

SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn today called for spending more on early childhood education, increasing the minimum wage and requiring companies to provide at least two sick days for workers.

New Schools Expo

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Posted by Mary McClelland on January 27, 2014

The New Schools EXPO was a huge success!  We were proud to co-sponsor such an amazing event on Saturday with nearly 5,000 people attending the 7th Annual New Schools Expo.  120 public charter schools and CPS programs were represented, with marching bands, step teams, all sorts of school spirit being showcased.

New Schools Expo - Saturday, January 25th

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Posted by Mary McClelland on January 21, 2014

Join us at the 7th Annual New Schools EXPO and learn about some of Chicago’s great public school options, including charter schools!

Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Soldier Field (Indoors)1410 South Museum Campus Drive United Club Level One  - see map here. 

At the EXPO, you can

The Ultimate Measure

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Posted by Mary McClelland on January 20, 2014

New Schools Expo - Saturday, January 25th

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Posted by Mary McClelland on January 16, 2014

Hey Chicago parents!

Looking for a great school for your kids?  We're co-sponsoring the New Schools Expo at Soldier Field on Saturday, January 25th from 9:30-3:00pm.  

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