Our Stories

Illinoisans made their voices heard. Up and down the state, Election Day showed intensity and dedication in so many races on the ballot. The same is true for races where Stand for Children IL PAC made endorsements. We supported a diverse group of education equity and racial justice champions who would stand up for Illinois […]

All the campaign ads, canvassers, mailers, and texts have led us to one of my favorite places on earth: the voting booth. Election Day is when our voices are heard louder than ever. It’s when we speak up for candidates who support education equity and racial justice. For folks who support Illinois children and families. […]

Campaign season is flying, and we’re nearly at the finish line. Have you made your plan to vote? You have three ways to vote on or before Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. Vote Early You can cast your ballot any time between now and Election Day. Vote By Mail If you requested a ballot and have […]

If your experience has been anything like mine, every time you turn on the TV or go to the mailbox, you can’t avoid campaign ads or mailers. It’s definitely campaign season in Illinois. Campaign season means something to us here at Stand, too, as we look for candidates to champion issues related to education equity […]

Dig into the Dual Credit Advocacy Toolkit and use it to add to your own Dual Credit story.

Dual Credit’s impact is real. But you don’t need to take our word for it. Take it from real Illinois students who experienced the benefits of Dual Credit courses firsthand.