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Funding IL's Future retweeted
The cost of adequately educating students is increasing faster than current EBF funding can keep pace, straining public school budgets. While the formula is working and has made strides since it was first implemented, continued investment is critical to meet student needs. hubs.la/Q04tJ-N70
#Illinois #education #schoolfunding
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We celebrate the dedication of educators across early childhood, K-12, and higher education. From the classroom to administrative work, including our Educator Advisory Council (EAC), thank you for all you do to help Illinois students succeed. #education #teachers
Funding IL's Future retweeted
As Illinois public schools face federal funding uncertainty, stable and adequate state funding is more critical than ever to support students, teachers, and classrooms. Follow along as we hear from Jelani Saadiq, Director of Government Relations at Advance Illinois, on why strong school funding matters in her community. #FundTheFormula #K12
Funding IL's Future retweeted
As Illinois public schools face federal funding uncertainty, stable and adequate state funding is more critical than ever to support students, teachers, and classrooms. Follow along as we hear from advocates about why strong school funding matters in their communities. #FundTheFormula #K12
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When public school funding, policy, and student futures are on the line, teachers don’t stay silent. We are proud of EAC member Sofia Gonzalez for lifting up educator voice and student power in her new @EdSurge blog. 📖 Read: hubs.la/Q0415Fbb0
Funding IL's Future retweeted
School funding decisions impact school communities every day. As federal uncertainty grows, Illinois public schools need stable funding . Share your perspective and help show what’s at stake across our state. hubs.ly/Q040kXZs0 #educationfunding #Illinois #K12 #schools
Funding IL's Future retweeted
School funding decisions impact school communities every day. As federal uncertainty grows, Illinois public schools need stable funding . Share your perspective and help show what’s at stake across our state. hubs.la/Q03_LKzG0 #educationfunding #Illinois #K12 #schools
Funding IL's Future retweeted
🚨 EAC applications close THIS WEEK!
If you're ready to lead, advocate, and make change — now's the time.
🗓️ Deadline: August 30
🔗 bit.ly/3ZSOdsb
#education #illinois #educators
Funding IL's Future retweeted
The funding delay had schools scrambling to figure out how they might fill an unexpected budget gap, and some after-school programs abruptly closed. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/25/tru…
Funding IL's Future retweeted
The nearly $7 billion approved by Congress was supposed to go to states on July 1 to support English learners, literacy initiatives, after-school programs, and more. chalkbeat.org/2025/07/14/sta…
Funding IL's Future retweeted
Members of our policy team were excited to join @FundILFuture for their advocacy day in Springfield. This coalition, led by @advanceillinois , hosted a rally comprising educators, students, and community members from across the state.
Funding IL's Future retweeted
Thrilled to be surrounded by students, teachers, district leaders, families, and IL lawmakers calling on our state to keep its commitment to our k-12 public schools and the students and families served by increasing its investment in the Evidence-based Funding Formula (EBF).
$350M is the floor for getting every district to full funding! Illinois students deserve to be invested in like the state's future depends on it--- because it does! #fundtheformula
Funding IL's Future retweeted
Charter families here at the @FundILFuture Tally in Springfield. $500 m for EBF
Funding IL's Future retweeted
The time to fully fund CPS' future is now!
@PedroCPSCEO, district leaders, staff, students, & CPS families have touched down in Springfield, joining @advanceillinois’s @FundILFuture coalition to call on the State of Illinois to #FundTheFormula & increase Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) for public education. cps.edu/AdvocacyDay
🎙️Salvador - Senior at @HHSGreyhounds
#CPSAdvocacyDay25 #FundingILFuture
Funding IL's Future retweeted
Congratulations to one of our fiercest advocates, @dkherat , from Peoria School District Unit 150. Thank you for all that you do for all students. Congratulations on being named Superintendent of the Year.
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Funding IL's Future retweeted
.@ISBEnews' final budget hearing is this afternoon. Don’t forget to check out how the #EBF Spending Plan Report allows community members to see how their districts are investing resources and engage more fully in the budgeting process. bit.ly/3Y1e3Zg
#FundtheFormula
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ICYMI: Find out how the @ISBEnews' new #EBF Spending Plan Report is allowing community members to identify how their districts are investing resources and engage more fully in the budgeting process. bit.ly/3Y1e3Zg
#FundtheFormula
Funding IL's Future retweeted
.@ISBEnews, prioritizing $550M more for #EBF ensures ALL Illinois students have access to a high-quality education. Equitable funding is key to providing the resources our schools need to thrive. Let’s accelerate our timeline and #FundtheFormula!
Funding IL's Future retweeted
✨ @ChicagoPublicSchool's Board of Education is expected to consider the FY2025 budget today.
CPS faces a $738 million operating budget deficit for FY 2025. 💼 We offer six options to address it in our latest report. Check it out here: kidsfirstchicago.org/cps-rev… 📈
Funding IL's Future retweeted
.@KidsFirstChi representing at the EBF Advocacy Day rally in Springfield. #EBF4BtrSchools #fundtheformula @FundILFuture – at Springfield, IL
