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Illinois’ Scholarship Tax Credit Program Comes to an End

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - December 28, 2023

Opponents of the Invest in Kids program claimed that it took away funding from public education... #publiceducation #schoolchoice #investinkids

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Proposal to Create Unified Early Childhood State Agency

Silence DoGood - October 24, 2023

The proposal builds on Governor Pritzker's work to make Illinois the best state in the nation for families raising young children... #children

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After-School Programs at Risk of Closure After State Board Says It Miscalculated Federal Funding

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - April 23, 2023

The advocacy group ACT Now Illinois, a coalition of after-school service providers, estimates that 12,000 students will lose access to programs as a result while roughly 550 after-school staff members will lose their jobs. #afterschoolprograms

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Pritzker Touts $70 Million Plan for Addressing Teacher Shortage

Nika Schoonover | Capitol News Illinois - March 5, 2023

“Our collective goals are to make sure we have enough great teachers in every classroom.” #illinois #teachers

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State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala Announces Retirement

Silence DoGood - November 20, 2022

During Ayala's time at ISBE, the state recorded its highest high school graduation rate since reporting began in 2011... #isbe

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