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  • Education Champions in Springfield

    We work to elect leaders who are deeply committed to improving educational opportunities for children.  We do this through our Illinois Political Action Committee (PAC), which is independent and non-partisan.

    To start, Stand for Children is endorsing 11 candidates for the Illinois House and Senate for the March 20th primary.

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  • Longer, Better Day for Chicago

    The need is clear, CPS students do not have enough time in school to receive a rich curriculum.

    Stand for Children parents voted and are recommending to the Board of Education a 30% increase in instructional time for the 2012-13 school year.  This researched backed recommendation is key to giving the time for teachers and students to have a full day.

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  • Your Voice Matters

    On January 18th, 9,000 Chicagoans joined together in telephone town hall meetings to discuss how to build better public schools.  This is just the start!

    Let us know your ideas, concerns, and vision for ensuring every child in Chicago has a great public school in their neighborhood. 

     

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  • Policy That Works

    Stand works across the state towards good policy and proven best practices that are best for Illinois students.

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Latest News

  • INCS Teacher Job Fair, March 10, 2012

    Register today for the seventh annual INCS Teacher Job Fair brought to you by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools.  Meet school leaders from more than forty

    February 21, 2012
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  • 2012 Primary Endorsements

    As you know, Stand for Children’s mission is to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, graduate from high

    February 16, 2012
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  • CPS Town Hall Meeting

    On Thursday, February 16th at 6:10pm, Jean-Claude Brizard is having a conference call for all CPS parents and guardians to talk about extending the school day for the 2012-13 school year.  Below i

    February 14, 2012
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