Stand for Children Illinois Celebrates Illinois Budget\u2019s Historic Education Investments<\/a>, May 25, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s almost a law<\/a> — Capitol Fax<\/em>, May 24, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bill heading to Pritzker’s desk requires ISBE to create new literacy plan<\/a> — The Center Square<\/em>, May 24, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bill to create a statewide literacy plans heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk<\/a> — WICS<\/em>, May 23, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois bill calling for comprehensive literacy plan heads to Pritzker’s desk<\/a> — WAND<\/em>, May 19, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois set to roll out a new literacy plan aimed at changing how students are taught to read<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, May 19, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois statewide literacy plan heads to Senate<\/a> — WAND<\/em>, May 12, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Senate approves bill reforming juvenile sentencing, heads to governor’s desk<\/a> — State Journal-Register<\/em>, May 12, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons: Illinois wants to overhaul reading instruction<\/a> — WBEZ<\/em>, April 27, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois wants to revamp how reading is taught. Lawmakers want to give it a deadline.<\/a> — WBEZ<\/em>, April 26, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois House committee approves bill for comprehensive literacy plan<\/a> — WAND<\/em>, April 26, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Activists, lawmakers push for changes in state literacy instruction requirements<\/a> — Evanston RoundTable<\/em>, April 26, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lawmakers look to change how reading is taught in schools<\/a> — WICS<\/em>, April 25, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois Democrats pushing literacy education reform, bills advancing<\/a> — State Journal-Register<\/em>, April 25, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s just a bill<\/a> — Capitol Fax<\/em>, April 25, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Illinois children struggle to read, lawmakers want the state to create a literacy plan<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, April 24, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n People on the Move<\/a> — Crain’s Chicago Business<\/em>, April 17, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Midwest Dem party chairs push Chicago convention<\/a> — Politico<\/em>, April 11, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Announces Jessica Handy as Next Executive Director<\/a>, April 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letter to the Editor | Must pursue literacy goal<\/a> — The News Gazette<\/em>, April 9, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bill ending juvenile court fines, fees passes Senate vote<\/a> — State Journal-Register<\/em>, March 31, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Education legislation takes center stage in General Assembly<\/a> — State Journal-Register<\/em>, March 27, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editorial | Shortcomings in literacy an educational, social problem<\/a> — The News-Gazette<\/em>, March 19, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois House committee approves Literacy & Justice For All plan<\/a> — WAND<\/em>, March 8, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois superintendent proposes $516 million education budget increase; advocates want more<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, January 17, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Are Illinois schools teaching reading all wrong? What parents need to know.<\/a> — WBEZ<\/em>, December 20, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only 1 in 3 Illinois 4th graders is a proficient reader. Why are we struggling to teach kids to read?<\/a> — Northern Public Radio<\/em>, October 3, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Micorcosm of the midterms<\/a> — Politico<\/em>, October 12, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children IL PAC Announces 2022 General Election Endorsements<\/a> — October 12, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicago schools get smaller share of state money after enrollment drop, property wealth bump<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, August 5, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children IL PAC Rolls Out 2022 Primary Election Endorsements<\/a> — May 18, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n What the \u2018Science of Reading\u2019 Should Look Like for English-Learners. It\u2019s Not Settled<\/a> — Education Week<\/em>, April 21, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Decent: Right to Read Act pending in the General Assembly drops \u2018whole language\u2019 teaching approach<\/a> — Naperville Sun<\/em>, March 25, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois bill would empower parents to object to school lessons, books<\/a> — WICS<\/em>, March 3, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why this Chicago principal says 2022 will be the year she focuses on kindness, dance parties, and chickens<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, January 25, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking on “critical race theory” critics<\/a> — Illinois Times<\/em>, September 23, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Illinois Releases Advocacy Toolkit to Help Improve Dual Credit Outcomes for Students<\/a> — August 5, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Illinois Polls: Voters Support Hybrid Chicago School Board, Republicans Drive Support for Fully Elected Board<\/a> — May 26, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Illinois Launches Campaign Urging Compromise in Negotiations Over Board Structure for Chicago Public Schools<\/a> — May 4, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rethinking reading<\/a> — Illinois Times<\/em>, February 25, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pritzker\u2019s proposed budget keeps Illinois school funding flat for a second year<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, February 17, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guest View: Illinois students deserve an equitable and adequate education system<\/a> — The Southern Illinoisan<\/em>, January 30, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black legislators championed Illinois\u2019 ambitious education bill. Now it\u2019s approaching the finish line.<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, January 11, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicago Students Return to School on Monday. Will Their Teachers?<\/a> — The New York Times<\/em>, January 9, 2021<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Vienna Featured in Policy Work<\/a> — The Vienna Times<\/em>, October 22, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Illinois PAC Endorses 21 General Assembly Candidates in 2020 General Election<\/a> — September 8, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Endorsements, First in Playbook<\/a> — Politico<\/em>, September 8, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Illinois school districts reimagine education, the wealthier could have yet another advantage<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, August 7, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Should CPS Students Return To Class This Fall? Students And Parents Are Mixed.<\/a> — WBEZ<\/em>, July 22, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Illinois Poll: CPS Parents Concerned About Keeping Children\u2019s Education on Track and Health & Safety as School Year Approaches<\/a> — July 21, 2020, Polling Memo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Slight majority of CPS parents want schools to reopen in some form, poll finds<\/a> — Chicago Sun-Times<\/em>, July 21, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n CPS parents want at least some remote learning in the fall, new poll shows<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, July 21, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n No cuts to Illinois education, but schools warn COVID will push up costs<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, May 27, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Hosts Virtual Movie Premiere to Launch Video Series Highlighting Successes of Evidence-Based Funding for Schools<\/a> — May 8, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Commentary: Chicago Forward \u2014 Low expectations can be deadly for African American youth<\/a> — Chicago Tribune<\/em>, March 4, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Consolidated Schools District 168, Sauk Village Elementary School Wins National Teach Kindness Challenge<\/a> — February 24, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Illinois PAC Endorses 12 General Assembly Candidates in 2020 Primary Election<\/a> — February 13, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicago is revisiting school funding. Here\u2019s what 7 parents and educators would prioritize if they were in charge<\/a> — Chalkbeat<\/em>, February 10, 2020<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Ed Advocacy Group Tries to Make Shift Happen<\/a> — NPR Illinois<\/em>, June 13, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fair Tax is Critical to Closing School Funding Gap<\/a> — May 13, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children floats new school funding idea<\/a> — Capitol Fax<\/em>, May 13, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n New poll shows Lightfoot with large lead in mayor\u2019s race<\/a> — WGN<\/em>, March 5, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children IL PAC Poll: Lightfoot 58%, Preckwinkle 30%<\/a> — March 4, 2019, Polling Memo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n FIRST POLL: Lori trouncing Toni \u2013 CHUY\u2019s campaign chief heads Lori\u2019s team \u2013 BERNIE hits Chi<\/a> — Politico<\/em>, March 4, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bipartisan bill to address \u2018brain drain\u2019 on education system<\/a> — WMBD<\/em>, February 11, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Announces Legislation Aimed at Reversing Illinois Brain Drain<\/a> — February 7, 2019<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Pritzker Names Education Advisory Team<\/a> — NPR Illinois<\/em>, November 27, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Issues Report on Reversing Illinois Brain Drain<\/a> — October 16, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fight Illinois brain drain by preparing students for college, careers: report<\/a> — Chicago Sun-Times<\/em>, October 16, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n New report shows how to stop students from leaving the state<\/a> — WICS<\/em>, October 16, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children IL PAC Endorses 25 Candidates from Both Sides of the Aisle<\/a> — September 19, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rockford Superintendent\u2019s View: Legislative changes help students and taxpayers<\/a> — Rockford Register Star<\/em>, June 30, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n Illinois Budget Boosts Education Funding<\/a> — CLTV<\/em>, June 8, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Thanks Lawmakers for Keeping State on Path to School Funding Equity<\/a> — May 31, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n School vouchers don\u2019t just undermine public schools, they undermine democracy<\/a> — Los Angeles Times<\/em>, May 31, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Urges Springfield to Fund School Formula<\/a> — May 22, 2018<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Thanks Leaders for Historic School Funding Reform<\/a> — August 31, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand for Children Thanks Supporters of Bipartisan Compromise in Passage of Historic School Funding Reform<\/a> — August 29, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n Superintendents, Advocates Call Out Consequences of Governor Rauner\u2019s SB1 Amendatory Veto<\/a> — August 9, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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