Statements
Please find our latest statements below.
Advance Illinois Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Proposed FY21 Budget
“The State of Illinois faces real and serious financial challenges, that much is clear and known. That said, we are deeply disappointed that, in his FY21 budget proposal, Governor Pritzker has chosen to invest in the children of Illinois based on the hope that a fair tax amendment will pass in November.”
Advance Illinois Congratulates Ginger Ostro on Appointment as Executive Director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education
CHICAGO, IL (January 8, 2020) “All of us at Advance Illinois congratulate our former colleague and friend Ginger Ostro on her appointment as the next Executive Director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE).
Advance Illinois Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Announcement of the Illinois Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education and Care Funding
“For decades, Governor Pritzker has been a champion for early childhood education. We are pleased that he has made this a priority for his administration and applaud today’s announcement of the Illinois Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education and Care Funding.”
Advance Illinois Responds to the Illinois State Board of Education 2019 Illinois Report Card
“The 2019 Illinois Report Card takes a major step forward by providing more data and transparency on how schools are funded and how students are performing.”
Statement on the Appointment of Illinois' State Superintendent of Education and ISBE's Board of Directors
“We are thrilled by the announcement that Dr. Carmen Ayala has been appointed as Illinois’ State Superintendent of Education. Dr. Ayala will be our state's first female superintendent, as well as the first Latina to take the helm of the state's schools.”