Why support Illinois school choice? Let them tell you.

By Brad Weisenstein

10/16/2023

Hear from those involved in Illinois' only school choice program about why Invest in Kids matters and should be saved.

TAGS: Invest in Kids, school choice, The Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program

Teachers union lobbyists push to end scholarships for low-income students

By Dylan Sharkey

03/17/2023

Illinois Families for Public Schools released a statement denouncing tax-credit scholarships in Illinois. Invest in Kids grants low-income students a scholarship to attend a private school of their choice.

TAGS: Chicago public schools, Governor Pritzker, The Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to support ourselves and create value for others. It’s how we become thriving members of our community. Central to this process is our education...

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Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students