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Today, Senior Government Relations Associate Gerson Ramirez testified at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission hearing, speaking to the scholarship and the importance of supporting IL’s incumbent early childhood workforce access higher education and complete credentials and degrees, impacting children, their families & IL's educator pipeline.

Do you speak multiple languages? If so, you have a superpower! Become a bilingual teacher and help students develop their superpowers, too. Learn more at http://BecomeATeacher.com. Complete the form to receive personalized outreach from Illinois State Board of Education.

Ser maestro te da la oportunidad de tener un impacto en tu ciudad natal. Visita http://BecomeATeacher.com para aprender cómo puedes tener una carrera gratificante y retribuir a tu comunidad. Completa el formulario para recibir información personalizada de Illinois State Board of Education.

We are excited to extend our congratulations to Senior Government Relations Associate, Gerson Ramirez for having been part of the 2024 Edgar Fellows class. This achievement follows in the footsteps of our Director of Government Relations, Jelani Saadiq, who is a 2023 Edgar Fellow. Advance Illinois celebrates your accomplishment!

Fellows selected include elected and appointed officials from all levels of government; leaders of non-profit and labor organizations; & individuals who are influencing public policy in the business world.

This summer, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and State Representative Carol Ammons introduced , a bill aimed at transforming how Illinois helps its public university students pursue and earn a college degree by reimagining how the state funds the institutions they attend. In a new blog, learn 5 key things to know now about the bill. https://bit.ly/3B9oli6

🆕📄 Our newest report, "Advancing Adequacy-Based Funding for Community Colleges in Illinois," focuses on the funding deficit of Illinois’ community college system and suggests new pathways to ensure the state's community colleges have the resources they need to serve students.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/ccadequatefunding

Padres de estudiantes de preparatoria: Asegúrense de sintonizarnos en nuestra sesión en vivo y en español por medio de YouTube esta tarde de 6:30 a 7:00pm. La coordinadora de enlace familiar de ISAC, Claudia Aly, estará compartiendo consejos para padres sobre como apoyar a sus estudiantes desde el primer hasta el último año de preparatoria. Claudia cubrirá áreas de enfoque como el balance escolar, el desarrollo de la autoconciencia, la exploración de opciones postsecundarias y, lo más importante, la preparación para el último año, incluyendo el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera y la universidad. Se presentará información acerca del Marco de Expectativas Postsecundarias y Profesionales (PaCE), el cual sirve como un guía para que los estudiantes estén encaminados al éxito. Acompáñanos en la conversación en www.youtube.com/. ¡Nos vemos más tarde!

ICYMI: Learn about what we are watching and working on this fall in the latest FROM THE DESK. Here's to another year of focus and achievement, centering on Illinois students, from the classroom to the statehouse. https://bit.ly/3XCuGeD

Friendly Reminder! Funding Illinois' Future is reconvening in 2 days! Don't forget to join us for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Sept 18 to learn more about our advocacy efforts. Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/registerFIF09

¡Recordatorio! ¡Funding Illinois' Future se reúne en 2 días! No te olvides de unirte a nuestra reunión virtual este miércoles 18 de septiembre para conocer más sobre nuestros esfuerzos de apoyo. ¡Regístrate ahora! 👉 https://bit.ly/registerFIF09

Thank you, Sylvia, for your 16 years of leadership and dedication at the Latino Policy Forum! Championing for effective policy solutions based on community input, data, research, and analysis, Sylvia Puente has been a staunch advocate, establishing a foundation of equity, justice, and economic prosperity for the Latino community, and building an organization well-equipped to carry on her legacy. We are proud that Sylvia was a founding board member of Advance Illinois and continues to strengthen our work in this position.

Latino Policy Forum president, CEO stepping down after 16 years: 'It's up to this next generation' A new change in leadership: The president of the Latino Policy Forum is stepping down.

Don't forget to give us a follow on X (formerly Twitter)! Join us as we share news and updates, and continue to advocate for current & future generations of IL students. https://x.com/FundILFuture

needs teachers more than ever. Strengthen your community by joining the profession. Visit http://BecomeATeacher.com to start your journey. Complete the form to receive personalized outreach from Illinois State Board of Education.

necesita maestros más que nunca. Fortalece tu comunidad uniéndote a la profesión. Visita BecomeATeacher.com para comenzar tu trayectoria. Completa el formulario para recibir información personalizada de Illinois State Board of Education.

Counselors and College Access Professionals: Illinois public school districts will be required to adopt and implement a college and career planning framework soon. Join us Friday, September 13, from 11:00 – 11:45 am for our free "Illinois PaCE Overview" webinar for an overview of the Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework, the steps involved with creating and implementing your own school/district specific PaCE-aligned Framework, and PaCE support and resources. Visit https://bit.ly/3tDfRvV to register today.

Back-to-school season is in full motion. Learn about what we are watching and working on this fall, including changes in early childhood education and care, and the state’s consideration of SB3965, which proposes a groundbreaking student-centered, adequacy-based public university funding formula.

Here is to another year of focus and achievement, in the classroom and in IL! https://bit.ly/3XCuGeD

¡Funding Illinois' Future se reúne nuevamente para aprovechar el éxito del año pasado! Acompáñanos en una reunión virtual el 18 de septiembre para demostrar su apoyo a la financiación escolar equitativa en Illinois. Regístrese aquí 👉 https://bit.ly/registerFIF09

Exciting News! Funding Illinois' Future is reconvening to build upon last year's success! Join us for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Sept 18 to show your continued support for equitable school funding in Illinois. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/registerFIF09

Have you read our latest issue of The Week in Review – our weekly newsletter offering the latest in news, reports and resources?
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Are you interested in becoming a teacher or know someone who is interested in education? IL offers multiple pathways to licensure – whether you’re a traditional candidate enrolled in college or university, a career changer, or an industry professional.
Visit BecomeATeacher.com and complete the form to receive personalized outreach from ISBE.

Join Your Region’s Action or Family Council! The Birth to Five Illinois Council Interest Forms are closing on Friday, September 6, 2024, at midnight. Please submit your Interest Form before that time! www.birthtofiveil.com/councils

¡Únase al Comité de Acción o Familiar de su Región! Los Formularios de Interés de los Comités de Birth to Five Illinois se cerrarán el viernes 6 de septiembre de 2024 a medianoche. ¡Por favor envíe su Formulario de Interés antes de esa hora! www.birthtofiveil.com/comites

We have got a great lineup of speakers and guest for our child poverty forum on September 10th. Be sure to join us in East St. Louis for this important conversation. Register today at https://bit.ly/CAFCPF.

ICYMI: In a recent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and State Representative Carol Ammons dove into SB3965, the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula for Public Universities bill that has the power to transform college access for students and their futures. https://bit.ly/3yZfr62

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We agree with Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and State Representative Carol Ammons! The filing of SB3965 is a step forward not just for our students but for as well. This is a historic opportunity to invest in the next generation. https://bit.ly/4dBmst2

Illinois now has a road map to better funding for public universities The recommendations of the Commission on Equitable Public University Funding would help over 29,000 more residents earn a college degree, get better jobs and contribute to our economy. That's a win for all of us, two state legislators write.

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Poverty can have life-long and detrimental effects on children. In East St. Louis, nearly one in two children live below the federal poverty level. Statewide, nearly 425,000 children live in poverty. Join us in East St. Louis for an important conversation on how we can further address child poverty. You can register for the event here: https://bit.ly/CAFCPF.

A flourishing educator pipeline is essential for helping young learners thrive. We’re pleased to see Inside Higher Ed highlight the scholarship program—pivotal in providing students with crucial support for college completion and strengthening IL’s early childhood educator pipeline.

Student Success | Funding Student Success: Expanding Early Childhood Education Pathways

To meet a growing demand for early childhood educators, states and institutions are investing in scholarship programs to cover student expenses. https://bit.ly/3M4lgC9