Blog Our blog provides readers an opportunity to hear from the Advance Illinois staff and partners on education policy issues affecting Illinois students and beyond. Maty Ortega Cruz 10/1/25 Maty Ortega Cruz 10/1/25 On-the-Ground—The Hidden Crisis: Why Rural Districts Face Unique Teacher Workforce Challenges Read More Mercedes Wentworth-Nice 4/30/25 Mercedes Wentworth-Nice 4/30/25 The Imperative to Support Early Career Teachers Read More
Maty Ortega Cruz 10/1/25 Maty Ortega Cruz 10/1/25 On-the-Ground—The Hidden Crisis: Why Rural Districts Face Unique Teacher Workforce Challenges Read More
Mercedes Wentworth-Nice 4/30/25 Mercedes Wentworth-Nice 4/30/25 The Imperative to Support Early Career Teachers Read More
