Wall Street Journal: Republicans Sell Out Chicago Schoolkids
Wall Street Journal: Republicans Sell Out Chicago Schoolkids
In Illinois, GOP legislators side with teachers unions.
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?
Capitol Update: SB 2494
Capitol Update: SB 2494
Director of education policy Collin Hitt gives an update on SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in Chicago's worst schools.
Update on SB2494 and School Choice
Update on SB2494 and School Choice
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The Facts About School Vouchers
The Facts About School Vouchers
SB2494 has been endorsed by newspapers across the state. Learn the facts about SB2494 below Does your legislator support SB2494? Find out more here. Senate Bill 2494 creates a pilot program to give parents in Chicago’s lowest-performing and most severely overcrowded schools educational options. Each family enrolled in one of these schools will be offered a school...
The Facts About School Vouchers
The Facts About School Vouchers
Senate Bill 2494 creates a pilot program to give parents in Chicago
April 27 Update from the Capitol
April 27 Update from the Capitol
Collin Hitt gives at update on the status of SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in struggling schools in Chicago.
Wall Street Journal: In Post-Obama Illinois, Hope and Change
Wall Street Journal: In Post-Obama Illinois, Hope and Change
The Wall Street Journal again cites the Institute's work on SB 2494.
Newspapers Across the State Support School Choice
Newspapers Across the State Support School Choice
Support for Sen. James Meeks' school choice bill is coming in from major newspapers across the state and the Illinois Policy Institute's research has been integral in shaping opinion on the matter.
IL Policy Institute Applauds Committee Passage of Groundbreaking School Choice Legislation
IL Policy Institute Applauds Committee Passage of Groundbreaking School Choice Legislation
Landmark school voucher program provides opportunity for Illinois children.
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
A Rising Tide: School Vouchers and Their History of Improving Public Schools
Students in Chicago’s lowest-performing public schools could soon have a new choice of schools if the General Assembly adopts a new program proposed by Rev. Senator James Meeks. Senate Bill 2494 would provide school vouchers to students in the bottom-performing ten percent of Chicago public elementary schools, giving those students the opportunity to attend area...
Institute in the Tribune: A Worthy Education
Institute in the Tribune: A Worthy Education
An op-ed from James Meeks and Andy McKenna cites research from the Illinois Policy Institute.
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: State Should Embrace Meeks Voucher Bill
Institute in the Chicago Sun-Times: State Should Embrace Meeks Voucher Bill
Meeks' voucher bill, now being considered in the House Executive Committee, will offer 22,000 kids hope for a better life.
Institute in the SJR: City Needs More School Choices – Now
Institute in the SJR: City Needs More School Choices – Now
Collin Hitt, the Institute's Director of Education Policy, has an op-ed on school vouchers featured in the State Journal-Register.