education

"I'm proud that Illinois is one of the top states in the nation for FAFSA completion - an achievement that wouldn't be possible without leaders in our school communities advocating for their students," said Governor JB Pritzker. #isac

“This is no longer a potential crisis. It is impacting schools in our region on a daily basis,” said Walsh, Will County Regional Office of Education superintendent. #IARSS

“It’s not just about taking courses to get a piece of paper to obtain a job. We need to teach these students how to critically think,” she stated. #CCC

Cook County Launches Project Rainbow (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by community leaders, tech innovators, cultural institutions, museums, non-profits, and other partners to announce Project Rainbow: a new County-created, family-focused recovery initiative designed to address the education barriers and learning loss exacerbated by the pandemic.

Teacher Ashlee Thompson had a lot to worry about this year: A deadly virus. A poor district under threat by the state. And now, a new mandate for her students: Learn to read or flunk the third grade.

For generations, our children have been left behind when it comes to education and forced to succeed with a lack of resources that would be unimaginable for others. I’m fighting to end unequal treatment in schools and provide fair funding for our children, our families and our neighborhoods.

State Rep. Carol Ammon speaks on the passage of HB2170, improving education for black students.