Another Call to Action for Literacy!
I would usually not intrude on your Sunday evening unless it was a pressing reason. Tonight, I’ve got that reason. On the morning of Wednesday, March 8, two bills in the Literacy and Justice For All...
View ArticleProgress Toward Our Goals
We saw some strong progress on Stand priorities at the Capitol last week, friends. The pace was fast and furious all week, with a deadline spurring legislators to act at the committee level. The good...
View ArticleLiteracy Advocacy Calls Again!
If you’re seeing this on Sunday evening, you’re like me and getting ready for the week ahead. And let me tell you, we’ve got a big week ahead when it comes to improving reading outcomes for Illinois...
View ArticleWe’re Halfway There
Last week was a whirlwind at the Capitol and we’ve got progress to show for it! The pace was fast and furious all week, with a Friday deadline spurring legislators to debate bills well into the night....
View ArticleTime to Fight for Literacy
The legislative spring break is drawing to a close, so members of the General Assembly return to Springfield next week for the 5-week sprint to the end of session. Next week also brings another chance...
View ArticleIt’s Go Time
We’re this close to comprehensive literacy legislation passing the Illinois House. This is the time of year when the Illinois legislature finishes up bills and increasingly turns its attention to the...
View ArticlePetition to ISBE
Let’s do better by our teachers – and in turn, all children. Please sign this petition and share it widely. To the Illinois State Board of Education: We are parents, educators, civil rights...
View ArticleISBE Literacy Plan Feedback
The Illinois Early Literacy Coalition drafted a response to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) literacy plan. CoalitionResponseLetter-FINAL-6.28.23Download The post ISBE Literacy Plan...
View ArticleMemo on the ISBE Literacy Plan
The Illinois State Board of Education has released its second draft of the comprehensive statewide literacy plan! (Read it here) The Illinois Early Literacy Coalition conferred with lots of members...
View ArticleLiteracy and Justice for All: HB4902 (Faver Dias)
HB4902-Factsheet-V5Download The post Literacy and Justice for All: HB4902 (Faver Dias) appeared first on Stand for Children Illinois.
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