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New POLL DIGS INTO OPINIONS ON PUBLIC OPTION SCHOOLS

Following the Chicago Board of Education’s resolution to move away from public option schools, Stand for Children commissioned a poll asking voters to weigh in. 82% of voters believe CPS families should be able to choose the right public school for their student.

education funding

Education equity cannot be achieved without adequate funding, which is why Stand fights for equitable school funding for all students.

early literacy

It is a fundamental injustice that in the state of Illinois only 35% of 4th grade students are proficient or advanced readers.

youth justice

We stand with Illinois children and their families against the economic injustice of juvenile court fees and fines.

dual credit

Stand works to improve equitable access to advanced courses for students across the state.

teach kindness

Teach Kindness makes schools safer, more supportive learning environments by equipping educators to teach students the skills to be kind to themselves and others.

elect education champions

Stand supports candidates who are committed to fighting for education equity and racial justice to create a brighter future for us all.

Support Full Evidence-Based Funding for Public Schools
Calling All Legislators: Sign the Pledge! The Evidence-Based Funding Formula was created in 2017 after five years of diligent study, intense advocacy, and hard-fought negotiation. At the time, Illinois had the single most inequitable funding system in the nation. The law …
Literacy and Justice for All: HB4902 (Faver Dias)
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Increase Access to Dual credit: HB5020 (Blair-Sherlock)
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