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href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/ways-to-give\/\"><strong>Donate<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"Early_Literacy\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-6a0d10\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style15 ultp-heading-left\"><h1 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Early Literacy<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"About_Literacy\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-397840\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style7 ultp-heading-left\"><h1 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>About Literacy<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Here in Illinois, we have an urgent literacy crisis. There is a solution: evidence-based literacy instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Illinois, the hard truth is that about 40% of our students read below a \u2018basic\u2019 level. It starts early: students who do not read well by the end of third grade are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aecf.org\/resources\/early-warning-why-reading-by-the-end-of-third-grade-matters\/\">four times<\/a> more likely to drop out of high school and six times more likely to drop out of high school if they are from a low-income family. Aside from the academic consequences, struggling readers are also far more likely to end up in the <a href=\"https:\/\/observer.com\/2017\/07\/prison-illiteracy-criminal-justice-reform\/\">criminal justice system<\/a>: over 60% of prison inmates and 85% of juveniles in the court system are struggling readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a systemic problem. Its roots are at the top, with flawed curriculum being heavily marketed and selected at the district level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-3b263c\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><figure class=\"ultp-image-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"ultp-image\"  alt=\"two elementary school students reading\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/Reading-edited-1.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve reading outcomes, we need to improve reading instruction in the classroom. Educators across the state support our children\u2019s literacy, but systemic failures in teacher education programs and curriculum development companies have deprived teachers of the knowledge, professional development, and tools that enable them to teach evidence-based literacy instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated advocates \u2014 parents, teachers, school psychologists, legal advocates, civil rights activists, and school administrators \u2014 have seen the impact of inadequate early literacy instruction and are working to change it. This diverse group of individuals and organizations want to improve public policy and funding so that all students have access to evidence-based literacy instruction and teachers have the support and preparation they deserve. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilearlyliteracy.org\/\">Illinois Early Literacy Coalition<\/a> provides an opportunity for everyday people to network with other literacy advocates and collaborate to improve literacy policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand and the Coalition supported the Literacy &amp; Justice for All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilearlyliteracy.org\/s\/ILEarlyLiteracyCoalition_factsheet_2-2023.pdf\">legislative package<\/a> to fix the state\u2019s literacy crisis and help&nbsp; ensure students have equitable access to evidence-based literacy instruction and educators get the support and professional development opportunities they deserve. As a result, the State Board of Education has adopted Illinois\u2019s first ever Comprehensive Literacy Plan. This is a first step\u2013the Coalition continues fighting for funding and policies for strong implementation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"Our_Vision\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-596995\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style7 ultp-heading-left\"><h1 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Our Vision<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color-color has-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-09a1ceddbd732bd6b335365ae3757953\"><strong>Every student will have access to high-quality literacy instruction that meets their individual needs beginning in early childhood with adequately-trained and supported teachers, research-aligned curriculum, and adequate instruction time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 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4.1A19.9 19.9 0 1 1 4.1 24 19.922 19.922 0 0 1 24 4.1M24 0a24 24 0 1 0 24 24A24 24 0 0 0 24 0\"><\/path><path d=\"M20.333 32.836a2.258 2.258 0 0 1-1.6-.664l-6.179-6.178a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9-2.9l4.885 4.884 12.217-12.216a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9 2.9l-13.51 13.51a2.259 2.259 0 0 1-1.6.664\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">Literacy &amp; Justice for All Act passed in 2023<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-03bee5\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><g><path d=\"M24 4.1A19.9 19.9 0 1 1 4.1 24 19.922 19.922 0 0 1 24 4.1M24 0a24 24 0 1 0 24 24A24 24 0 0 0 24 0\"><\/path><path d=\"M20.333 32.836a2.258 2.258 0 0 1-1.6-.664l-6.179-6.178a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9-2.9l4.885 4.884 12.217-12.216a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9 2.9l-13.51 13.51a2.259 2.259 0 0 1-1.6.664\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">Comprehensive Literacy Plan finalized in 2024<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-8b8f43\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><g><path d=\"M24 4.1A19.9 19.9 0 1 1 4.1 24 19.922 19.922 0 0 1 24 4.1M24 0a24 24 0 1 0 24 24A24 24 0 0 0 24 0\"><\/path><path d=\"M20.333 32.836a2.258 2.258 0 0 1-1.6-.664l-6.179-6.178a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9-2.9l4.885 4.884 12.217-12.216a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9 2.9l-13.51 13.51a2.259 2.259 0 0 1-1.6.664\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">$3 million appropriated for literacy in FY25<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-7740b306\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-standart-blue-border-color 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6.17h29.873L32.452 10.8a2.05 2.05 0 1 1 2.9-2.9l13.141 13.146-13.143 13.14a2.047 2.047 0 0 1-2.9 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">Fight for state-funded regional literacy coaching hubs<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-7e97e4\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 49.2 35.29\"><path stroke=\"rgba(0,0,0,0)\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M32.452 34.186a2.048 2.048 0 0 1 0-2.9l8.192-8.186H10.772A10.283 10.283 0 0 1 .5 12.826V2.55a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 4.1 0v10.276a6.177 6.177 0 0 0 6.171 6.17h29.873L32.452 10.8a2.05 2.05 0 1 1 2.9-2.9l13.141 13.146-13.143 13.14a2.047 2.047 0 0 1-2.9 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">Require ISBE-approved professional development providers<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-b0b9cd\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><g><path d=\"M24 4.1A19.9 19.9 0 1 1 4.1 24 19.922 19.922 0 0 1 24 4.1M24 0a24 24 0 1 0 24 24A24 24 0 0 0 24 0\"><\/path><path d=\"M20.333 32.836a2.258 2.258 0 0 1-1.6-.664l-6.179-6.178a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9-2.9l4.885 4.884 12.217-12.216a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9 2.9l-13.51 13.51a2.259 2.259 0 0 1-1.6.664\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">to align with the literacy plan<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-36a47b\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 49.2 35.29\"><path stroke=\"rgba(0,0,0,0)\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M32.452 34.186a2.048 2.048 0 0 1 0-2.9l8.192-8.186H10.772A10.283 10.283 0 0 1 .5 12.826V2.55a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 4.1 0v10.276a6.177 6.177 0 0 0 6.171 6.17h29.873L32.452 10.8a2.05 2.05 0 1 1 2.9-2.9l13.141 13.146-13.143 13.14a2.047 2.047 0 0 1-2.9 0Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">Support development of impactful tools and educator prep<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-76e13b\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><g><path d=\"M24 4.1A19.9 19.9 0 1 1 4.1 24 19.922 19.922 0 0 1 24 4.1M24 0a24 24 0 1 0 24 24A24 24 0 0 0 24 0\"><\/path><path d=\"M20.333 32.836a2.258 2.258 0 0 1-1.6-.664l-6.179-6.178a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9-2.9l4.885 4.884 12.217-12.216a2.05 2.05 0 0 1 2.9 2.9l-13.51 13.51a2.259 2.259 0 0 1-1.6.664\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\">programs to support the literacy plan<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"plug-in\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-42fdb2\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style7 ultp-heading-left\"><h1 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>How to Plug In<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-167414\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><figure class=\"ultp-image-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/act.stand.org\/a\/join-illinois-early-literacy-coalition\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"ultp-image\"  alt=\"Illinois Early Literacy Coalition\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/IllinoisEarlyLiteracyCoalition_logo-edited-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"coalition\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-4afacd\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h4 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Join the Coalition<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9519937bf84785a7b2005c2e04edac04\">The Illinois Early Literacy Coalition strives to improve public policy and funding to ensure every student in every Illinois classroom receives evidence-based literacy instruction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-cd1f34\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><figure class=\"ultp-image-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/our-stories\/support-evidence-based-professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"ultp-image\"  alt=\"illinois capitol building sunset\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/illinois-capitol-building.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"slip\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-5a3f9e\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h3 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/our-stories\/support-evidence-based-professional-development\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Submit a Witness SLip<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>File a witness slip in support of <a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/our-stories\/support-evidence-based-professional-development\/#bill\">HB 1368 (Faver Dias)<\/a>, a bill that requires professional development related to English Language Arts to align with the Comprehensive Literacy Plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-c6c518\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><figure class=\"ultp-image-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vocalvideo.com\/c\/states-affiliates-IL-early-literacy\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"ultp-image\"  alt=\"black girl sitting in her doorway while on her laptop\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/on-laptop-edited.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"story-video\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-c91d1d\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h3 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vocalvideo.com\/c\/states-affiliates-IL-early-literacy\" ><span>Share Your Story (video)<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What has your experience been with literacy education in Illinois? Whether you&#8217;re a parent, educator, student, or community member, we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-image ultp-block-ff9081\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><figure class=\"ultp-image-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-image-block ultp-image-block-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/act.stand.org\/a\/share-your-early-literacy-story?=1134186\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"ultp-image\"  alt=\"hands typing on a laptop\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/typing-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"story-text\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-4f425e\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style6 ultp-heading-left\"><h3 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/act.stand.org\/a\/share-your-early-literacy-story?=1134186\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Share Your Story (Text)<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to share your story via video just yet, we understand! You can opt to share via a written submission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"resources\"  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-7c07a0\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style7 ultp-heading-left\"><h1 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Additional Resources<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-advanced-list ultp-block-6f81d0\"><ul class=\"ultp-list-wrapper ultp-list-layout1\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-ce9914\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 42.76 50\"><g><path d=\"M39.837 0H6.08A6.081 6.081 0 0 0 .001 6.081v37.841A6.085 6.085 0 0 0 6.08 50h25.051a2.927 2.927 0 0 0 2.923-2.923v-4.068a.331.331 0 0 1 .33-.331h2.006a2.926 2.926 0 0 0 2.923-2.923V23.23a.33.33 0 0 1 .155-.281l1.919-1.2a2.908 2.908 0 0 0 1.374-2.479V2.923A2.927 2.927 0 0 0 39.837 0Zm-8.376 47.077a.331.331 0 0 1-.331.331H6.08a3.49 3.49 0 0 1-3.487-3.486V11.06a6.048 6.048 0 0 0 3.487 1.1h25.051a.331.331 0 0 1 .331.331Zm8.707-27.8a.331.331 0 0 1-.156.281l-1.918 1.2a2.906 2.906 0 0 0-1.374 2.479v16.522a.331.331 0 0 1-.331.331h-2.006a2.76 2.76 0 0 0-.33.019V12.493A2.927 2.927 0 0 0 31.13 9.57H6.08a3.489 3.489 0 0 1 0-6.978h33.757a.332.332 0 0 1 .331.331Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19.602 34.623h-10.8a1.3 1.3 0 1 0 0 2.592h10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0-2.592ZM19.602 40.484h-10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0 2.592h10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0-2.592Z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/illinois\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/HB1368-Factsheet-V5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HB 1368 (Faver Dias): Evidence-Based Professional Development<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-0301d8\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 42.76 50\"><g><path d=\"M39.837 0H6.08A6.081 6.081 0 0 0 .001 6.081v37.841A6.085 6.085 0 0 0 6.08 50h25.051a2.927 2.927 0 0 0 2.923-2.923v-4.068a.331.331 0 0 1 .33-.331h2.006a2.926 2.926 0 0 0 2.923-2.923V23.23a.33.33 0 0 1 .155-.281l1.919-1.2a2.908 2.908 0 0 0 1.374-2.479V2.923A2.927 2.927 0 0 0 39.837 0Zm-8.376 47.077a.331.331 0 0 1-.331.331H6.08a3.49 3.49 0 0 1-3.487-3.486V11.06a6.048 6.048 0 0 0 3.487 1.1h25.051a.331.331 0 0 1 .331.331Zm8.707-27.8a.331.331 0 0 1-.156.281l-1.918 1.2a2.906 2.906 0 0 0-1.374 2.479v16.522a.331.331 0 0 1-.331.331h-2.006a2.76 2.76 0 0 0-.33.019V12.493A2.927 2.927 0 0 0 31.13 9.57H6.08a3.489 3.489 0 0 1 0-6.978h33.757a.332.332 0 0 1 .331.331Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19.602 34.623h-10.8a1.3 1.3 0 1 0 0 2.592h10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0-2.592ZM19.602 40.484h-10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0 2.592h10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0-2.592Z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilearlyliteracy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Early Literacy Coalition<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-04762d\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 42.76 50\"><g><path d=\"M39.837 0H6.08A6.081 6.081 0 0 0 .001 6.081v37.841A6.085 6.085 0 0 0 6.08 50h25.051a2.927 2.927 0 0 0 2.923-2.923v-4.068a.331.331 0 0 1 .33-.331h2.006a2.926 2.926 0 0 0 2.923-2.923V23.23a.33.33 0 0 1 .155-.281l1.919-1.2a2.908 2.908 0 0 0 1.374-2.479V2.923A2.927 2.927 0 0 0 39.837 0Zm-8.376 47.077a.331.331 0 0 1-.331.331H6.08a3.49 3.49 0 0 1-3.487-3.486V11.06a6.048 6.048 0 0 0 3.487 1.1h25.051a.331.331 0 0 1 .331.331Zm8.707-27.8a.331.331 0 0 1-.156.281l-1.918 1.2a2.906 2.906 0 0 0-1.374 2.479v16.522a.331.331 0 0 1-.331.331h-2.006a2.76 2.76 0 0 0-.33.019V12.493A2.927 2.927 0 0 0 31.13 9.57H6.08a3.489 3.489 0 0 1 0-6.978h33.757a.332.332 0 0 1 .331.331Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19.602 34.623h-10.8a1.3 1.3 0 1 0 0 2.592h10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0-2.592ZM19.602 40.484h-10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0 2.592h10.8a1.3 1.3 0 0 0 0-2.592Z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ultp-list-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbe.net\/Documents\/IL-Comp-Literacy-Plan-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comprehensive Literacy Plan<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-list ultp-block-159746\"><div class=\"ultp-list-content\"><div class=\"ultp-listicon-bg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 42.76 50\"><g><path d=\"M39.837 0H6.08A6.081 6.081 0 0 0 .001 6.081v37.841A6.085 6.085 0 0 0 6.08 50h25.051a2.927 2.927 0 0 0 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