Counter to the governor’s claims, Illinois students’ scores on a national assessment have dropped despite more education spending.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.

Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. But it’s up to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opt Illinois into the program. Only about one in five oppose him doing so.