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Standing for all children, especially right now Read our full statement: stand.org/illinois/our-s…

Our Government Affairs Director, Aimee, has voted! Have you? Polls are open until 7 pm. ⏰ Find your polling place here: ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLo…

Today is election day! Have you voted? Polls are open until 7 pm. Vote and make your voice heard! ✅ Find your polling place here: ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLo…

You can still sign up to vote by mail, but time is ticking! ⏰ The USPS advises mailing back your ballot no later than March 10. Also, some early voting locations are already open and many more options will be available March 2. Learn more here: elections.il.gov/electionoperat…

February is #CTEMonth, highlighting the importance of Career and Technical Education to prepare K-12 students for the workforce. Read below three highlights from the Illinois State Board of Education 2025 CTE Report. Share if you agree!

Curious about what's happening during the 2026 Illinois legislative session? Hear from our Executive Director, Jessica Handy, below!

Think student attendance is outside of school’s control? Nope! This new CCSR report says schools still have significant influence. What matters most? Feeling safe, having friends, trusting teachers, having meaningful classes. Take a look at three key findings below. ⬇️

Early voting has begun! Make a plan to vote, check your voter registration and learn more here: ova.elections.il.gov/RegistrationLo…

We're proud to share our endorsements for the 2026 legislative Primary Elections. Read more here: bit.ly/49Y3eNB

This #MLKDay, let us remember that each of us is a vital part of the movement to create a fair and equitable education system for all children, regardless of zip code. More here: stand.org/es/blog/mlk-da…

Our legislative session begins today! Stay informed with our work during session and sign up for updates: bit.ly/4qRfV3r

Join our Executive Director, Jessica Handy, as we begin our legislative session today! ⬇️ Stay informed on our work here: bit.ly/4qRfV3r

In a recent @educationweek article, learn about the positive benefits schools around the country saw after implementing phone-free policies. Read more here: bit.ly/49gSSt1

Schools in Ohio start their bell-to-bell, phone-free policies this week. For most schools, policies were implemented at the start of the school year and have yielded positive results. Nationally, bell-to-bell phone-free policies help students succeed: bit.ly/4sAYbLC

The next round of listening sessions for @ISBEnews' accountability redesign starts next week, January 15, from 4-6pm. Learn how to attend and when the next sessions will be 💻⬇️ isbe.net/feedback

Public comment for @ISBEnews' accountability redesign closes on Wednesday, the 7th. Have you had a chance to submit comment yet? 🤔⬇️ bit.ly/essa-public-co…

Happy New Year! This year, we'll be advocating for several education-related allocations in the FY27 budget 🎆 ⭐️ $550M increase for schools — $450M for EBF and $100M for Mandated Categoricals (MCATs) ⭐️ $70M for literacy ⭐️ $5.9M increase for Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Thanks to your unwavering advocacy this year, we were able to make great strides in education! Check out some of the wins we cooked up in 2025. If you have the means, we invite you to make a gift to help us continue this work in 2026 🤍 donate.stand.org/a/c3-il

None of the education wins we made this year would've been possible without your support! If you can, we ask that you consider making a gift to Stand to help us continue fighting for more wins in 2026. Here's to a brighter future for all IL students 💫 stand.org/illinois/ways-…

Career fairs are a great way to introduce students to career pathways they might not have exposure to otherwise. Have you had the opportunity to participate in a career fair either as a student or as an employer? Tell us in the comments what that experience was like for you! 💬

Why are the kids saying 6,7? 🙋 We're not totally sure, but we do know that freshman on track programs are critical to student success in Illinois. Learn more by watching our video. 🎥