Meet with ISBE and share your feedback on reading scores this Thursday! Join the IL Early Literacy Coalition,StandforChildren IL, and EveryoneReadingIL for a virtual meeting at 3:30pm on June 26 to hear ISBE present their plans for re-norming proficiency cut scores act.stand.org/a/june-26-lite…

📢 Coming soon: Applications to join our Educator Advisory Council (EAC) open July 1! Be part of a statewide network of educator-leaders driving policy change. Learn more about the Council and how you can get involved: bit.ly/4exMIpo #educators #illinois #education

Congratulations to IL Lt. Gov. candidate Christian Mitchell, a long-standing school funding champion!

Over 40% of Illinois’ 12th graders were chronically absent last year. About 1/4 of high school students feel that what they learn in class does NOT prepare them for life. So how can we make high school meaningful for all students? Tell us your thoughts! bit.ly/preparedforlife

We had such a great time at our Summer Literacy Planning Summit last month! Here's a short recap featuring some of our members 📚

Do you think high school is a meaningful experience for all students? Do you have thoughts on high school course requirements? Tell us what you think about the high school experience and how we can make sure all high school students are prepared for life! bit.ly/preparedforlife

Chicago Public Schools is hosting Community Feedback Sessions addressing the district's budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Today's session is at Dyett High School from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP for this or future sessions below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Looking for more books to add to your child's summer reading list? Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gifts free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. See if Imagination Library is available in your area! imaginationlibrary.com/check-availabi…

Chicago Public Schools is hosting Community Feedback Sessions addressing the district's budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Today's session is at Westinghouse High School from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP for this or future sessions below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Chicago Public Schools is hosting Community Feedback Sessions addressing the district's budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Tomorrow's session is at Back of the Yards College Prep High School from 10am-12pm. RSVP for this or a future session below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Register for the 2025 ISU/ISBE Literacy Leadership Institute TODAY! This event offers a team-focused experience designed for districts, schools, and ROEs beginning their literacy plan work, July 28-30 in Normal, IL. reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page…

Chicago Public Schools is hosting Community Feedback Sessions addressing the district's budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Today's virtual session is from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Sign up for the 2025 Illinois State Literacy Conference happening on July 31 in Normal, IL. Open to all educators, join up to 300 participants centering equity, high-quality instruction, and literacy leadership. reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page…

Illinois State Fair partners with Dolly Parton Imagination Library for kids' story hours, offering children and families a unique opportunity to engage with stories and foster a love for reading! newschannel20.com/newsletter-dai…

We’re so excited to dive into evidence-based methods for literacy instruction, best practices, and the latest insights from the Science of Reading today at the Cicero Summer Literacy Symposium! #SOLin99 Cicero District 99 Amplify

Today we join StandforChildren IL to announce the end of a harmful practice, documented in 140+ districts. Says Tony Sanders: "ISBE advocated strongly for closing this loophole, and I am very proud to see this law cross the finish line." Read more: okt.to/ZtuJMD.

We are thrilled to announce that SB 1519 was signed into law yesterday, ending school-based ticketing for IL students! Thank you to our sponsors, community partners, and everyone who advocated for the passage of this bill. Read our statement with Illinois State Board of Education isbe.net/Lists/News/New…

Big news! Last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law ending school-based ticketing — a practice that unjustly harmed vulnerable youth. Previously, students could face $200 fines for municipal violations during school hours, on school grounds. 👇tinyurl.com/289fs7y5

As StandforChildren IL’s Aimee Galvin points out, “The data shows Black & Latino students are ticketed at higher rates. Not only does this result in more students becoming justice-system involved, but the research tells us that tickets are ineffective at changing student behavior.”

Back-to-School season is officially upon us, and we want to thank all of our teachers for everything that you do to help our students thrive! You all are critical members of our community, and we hope you have the best school year possible 📚