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.
Capitol Update: School Vouchers
Capitol Update: School Vouchers
Collin Hitt, Director of Education Policy, discusses the latest news on SB 2494 from the State Capitol. This bill would allow children in the lowest performing schools in Chicago to attend private school with the use of a school voucher.
The Jury on School Vouchers
The Jury on School Vouchers
This report, prepared by the Institute for Justice, says SB294 is constitutional under both the federal Establishment Clause and the Illinois Constitution.
Budget Solutions 2011 – The Impact on Education Spending
Budget Solutions 2011 – The Impact on Education Spending
A detailed explanation of some of the education spending choices made in Budget Solutions 2011.
Kids Win. Taxpayers Win.
Kids Win. Taxpayers Win.
Tens of thousands of Chicago families are trapped in failing public schools. A new school voucher program has been proposed by the Reverend Senator James Meeks. Its goal is to give parents of students enrolled in the worst performing public schools the choice to send their children to private schools. Similar programs in other states...
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them – What the Research Says
School Vouchers and the Students Who Use Them – What the Research Says
The Rev. Senator James Meeks has proposed legislation that would create a school voucher program in Illinois. Parents whose children attend the lowest-performing public schools in Chicago would be given the opportunity to instead send their children to a private school, should they see fit. Similar pilot school voucher programs have been created throughout the...