Celia Bermudez
Celia Bermudez
“Our public school is overcrowded; safety is a concern. Also, we noticed the difference in the homework at their private school. My children there are more prepared for college.”
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
Sean Denney, director of government relations at the Illinois Education Association, makes four times more than the average family receiving an Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship. He can afford private school for his children but is trying to end that option for others.
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.
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The Policy Shop: One small victory for Illinois homeowners
This edition of The Policy Shop is by Director of Policy Research Joseph Tabor. Geraldine Tyler is a 94-year-old Minnesota grandmother who in 2010 fell behind in the property taxes on her one-bedroom condo after moving into a senior living apartment. Hennepin County took the condo, sold it for $40,000 to cover a tax debt...
Chicago Public Schools: “Disinvestment”
Chicago Public Schools: “Disinvestment”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
CTU: Stacy Davis Gates is a cruel hypocrite
CTU: Stacy Davis Gates is a cruel hypocrite
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.
Government union power unleashed on Illinois House speaker
Government union power unleashed on Illinois House speaker
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch – who supported an Illinois constitutional amendment granting government unions unprecedented power – is reportedly refusing to meet with a union seeking to represent his own staff.