Union bosses pay lobbyist big bucks to kill school choice as he sends his kids to private school
Union bosses pay lobbyist big bucks to kill school choice as he sends his kids to private school
Stacy Davis Gates isn’t the only union boss trying to kill scholarships for low-income students while also sending a child to private school. Enter Sean Denney, the director of government relations at the Illinois Education Association, which opposes Illinois’ Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program. Denney sends his own children to a Catholic school...
By Mailee Smith
Stacy Davis Gates’ income is 483% more than families she wants denied scholarships
Stacy Davis Gates’ income is 483% more than families she wants denied scholarships
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates makes over $262,000 a year. The average household income of the families receiving Invest in Kids scholarships is just $45,046. She chose a private school for her child, but wants to kill the option for 9,600 low-income students.
By Mailee Smith
Vallas: Chicago can use home rule powers to curb crime
Vallas: Chicago can use home rule powers to curb crime
The SAFE-T Act could make it too hard for Chicago to detain offenders. Residents can’t afford that when the city is already amid a violent crime surge. Chicago leaders should use home rule powers to create a city public safety act.
By Paul Vallas
Why support Illinois school choice? Let them tell you.
Why support Illinois school choice? Let them tell you.
Hear from those involved in Illinois' only school choice program about why Invest in Kids matters and should be saved.
By Brad Weisenstein
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
By Joe Tabor
How Illinois public school measures fail to add up
How Illinois public school measures fail to add up
Contradictory metrics statewide point to poor accountability and grade promotion standards in Illinois. Low-income parents seeking alternatives are hamstrung as lawmakers weigh ending Illinois’ only school choice program.
By Hannah Schmid
Where 9,600 low-income students find private-school choices
Where 9,600 low-income students find private-school choices
Invest in Kids scholarships helped more than 9,600 low-income students across Illinois attend a private school that better fit their needs. Here’s who represents their interests in Springfield.
By Dylan Sharkey
Sabrina Sibby
Sabrina Sibby
“If these scholarships end, it may result in me having to quit my job and homeschool my son. Having the scholarship allows them to be in a safe, respectful and trauma-free environment."
Jennifer Farrand
Jennifer Farrand
“I’m a firm believer that a child’s ZIP code should not determine their outcome. And that the tax credit scholarship helps level the playing field and provide equity for children, particularly children of color to get access to the best education for them.”
Report claims union support is increasing, but not for Illinois government unions
Report claims union support is increasing, but not for Illinois government unions
A recent report by a pro-union Illinois organization claims nationwide support for unions is increasing, including in Illinois. The Illinois part is wrong, at least for government unions. Here are three things you need to know about Illinois unions.
By Mailee Smith