Advance Illinois
@advanceillinois.org
An independent, objective voice to promote public education in Illinois that prepares all students to be ready for work, college and democratic citizenship.
The most powerful education #stories of impact come from the people living them. We’re highlighting how changes to federal education policies are affecting:
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The most powerful education #stories of impact come from the people living them. We’re highlighting how changes to federal education policies are affecting:
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
Trauma changes how students experience school. When survival takes priority, learning suffers. In a new blog, experts discuss the critical role data & programming can play in supporting student mental health. Read today: hubs.la/Q03WHSS20 #swi2025 #studentmentalhealth #data
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Trauma changes how students experience school. When survival takes priority, learning suffers. In a new blog, experts discuss the critical role data & programming can play in supporting student mental health. Read today: hubs.la/Q03WHSS20 #swi2025 #studentmentalhealth #data
Don’t miss this chance to connect with leaders shaping education and workforce pathways across Illinois on Feb. 26. Early Bird pricing: $66 through Dec. 31. Visit hubs.la/Q03Wtw3l0 to learn more and register.
December 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Don’t miss this chance to connect with leaders shaping education and workforce pathways across Illinois on Feb. 26. Early Bird pricing: $66 through Dec. 31. Visit hubs.la/Q03Wtw3l0 to learn more and register.
Education policy & funding changes at the federal level ripple into classrooms, homes, & communities. We’re amplifying the voices of those experiencing these shifts firsthand because they deserve to be heard, seen, & understood. Share your story with us: hubs.la/Q03RGS0-0 #stories #impact #Illinois
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Education policy & funding changes at the federal level ripple into classrooms, homes, & communities. We’re amplifying the voices of those experiencing these shifts firsthand because they deserve to be heard, seen, & understood. Share your story with us: hubs.la/Q03RGS0-0 #stories #impact #Illinois
ICYMI: Rising child care costs are putting more pressure on Illinois families. Hear from two early childhood educators about what this means for caregivers, children, and the classrooms they serve. Read more hubs.la/Q03VJPPQ0 #ChildCareCrisis #affordability #swi2025
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
ICYMI: Rising child care costs are putting more pressure on Illinois families. Hear from two early childhood educators about what this means for caregivers, children, and the classrooms they serve. Read more hubs.la/Q03VJPPQ0 #ChildCareCrisis #affordability #swi2025
Register for the 2026 Success Network Conference: Stronger Together: Creating Opportunity for Every Learner. Join a diverse group of stakeholders committed to enhancing equitable postsecondary attainment across Illinois. Visit hubs.la/Q03T-JgX0 to learn more.
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Register for the 2026 Success Network Conference: Stronger Together: Creating Opportunity for Every Learner. Join a diverse group of stakeholders committed to enhancing equitable postsecondary attainment across Illinois. Visit hubs.la/Q03T-JgX0 to learn more.
Students, families, educators, and community leaders are living through the impact of changes to federal education policies and spending— and their voices and experiences should be heard. Share your story: hubs.la/Q03VDQfd0 #Education #Illinois #stories #storiesofimpact
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Students, families, educators, and community leaders are living through the impact of changes to federal education policies and spending— and their voices and experiences should be heard. Share your story: hubs.la/Q03VDQfd0 #Education #Illinois #stories #storiesofimpact
Illinois families are feeling the squeeze as child care costs rise. Two early childhood educators discuss the impact of this on caregivers, children, and the work they do. Read more: hubs.la/Q03V0RvJ0 #ChildCareCrisis #affordability #swi2025
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Illinois families are feeling the squeeze as child care costs rise. Two early childhood educators discuss the impact of this on caregivers, children, and the work they do. Read more: hubs.la/Q03V0RvJ0 #ChildCareCrisis #affordability #swi2025
ICYMI: Our latest State We’re In report shows that associate degree graduation rates in IL have nearly doubled since 2003. Efforts like JJC's 12x12x12 initiative, built around expanding dual credit opportunities, highlight what’s supporting that progress. hubs.la/Q03SWGdx0 #SWI2025 #dualcredit
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
ICYMI: Our latest State We’re In report shows that associate degree graduation rates in IL have nearly doubled since 2003. Efforts like JJC's 12x12x12 initiative, built around expanding dual credit opportunities, highlight what’s supporting that progress. hubs.la/Q03SWGdx0 #SWI2025 #dualcredit
4/4 We also extend our appreciation to Black Hawk College East Moline School District #37, and Western Illinois University and to panelists State Senator Mike Halpin, Dr. Kristin Humphries, Blanca Leal, Dr. Mark Mossman, and Dr. Jeremy Thomas for this impactful conversation.
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
4/4 We also extend our appreciation to Black Hawk College East Moline School District #37, and Western Illinois University and to panelists State Senator Mike Halpin, Dr. Kristin Humphries, Blanca Leal, Dr. Mark Mossman, and Dr. Jeremy Thomas for this impactful conversation.
3/4 Thank you to Peoria Public Schools District 150, Illinois Central College, and panelists Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey and Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth for their insights.
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
3/4 Thank you to Peoria Public Schools District 150, Illinois Central College, and panelists Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey and Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth for their insights.
Join us and The Southern Illinois University Carbondale
staff, faculty & students on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for a rich presentation and conversation on the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula!
Find more details and register at ow.ly/Lac150Xrfbr
staff, faculty & students on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for a rich presentation and conversation on the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula!
Find more details and register at ow.ly/Lac150Xrfbr
November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Join us and The Southern Illinois University Carbondale
staff, faculty & students on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for a rich presentation and conversation on the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula!
Find more details and register at ow.ly/Lac150Xrfbr
staff, faculty & students on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for a rich presentation and conversation on the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula!
Find more details and register at ow.ly/Lac150Xrfbr
The most powerful education #stories of impact come from the people living them. We’re highlighting how changes to federal education policies are affecting:
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03THm9p0 #Illinois #Education
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03THm9p0 #Illinois #Education
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The most powerful education #stories of impact come from the people living them. We’re highlighting how changes to federal education policies are affecting:
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03THm9p0 #Illinois #Education
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03THm9p0 #Illinois #Education
According to our latest State We're In report, graduation rates for associate degrees in IL have nearly doubled since 2003. Strategies including Joliet Junior College's 12x12x12 initiative, which centers dual credit, point to what's supporting that progress. hubs.la/Q03SWH150 #SWI2025 #dualcredit
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
According to our latest State We're In report, graduation rates for associate degrees in IL have nearly doubled since 2003. Strategies including Joliet Junior College's 12x12x12 initiative, which centers dual credit, point to what's supporting that progress. hubs.la/Q03SWH150 #SWI2025 #dualcredit
ICYMI: Explore why the loss of even one teacher can have a lasting impact and what solutions are emerging in this installment of the SWI On-the-Ground series. hubs.la/Q03SGnrg0 #SWI2025 #EducationEquity #RuralSchools
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
ICYMI: Explore why the loss of even one teacher can have a lasting impact and what solutions are emerging in this installment of the SWI On-the-Ground series. hubs.la/Q03SGnrg0 #SWI2025 #EducationEquity #RuralSchools
Illinois' public universities need every cent of what the state has appropriated them!
Illinois Board of Higher Education — #StopTheHoldUp and invest in our students and our state's future! ##TransformILHigherEd
Illinois Board of Higher Education — #StopTheHoldUp and invest in our students and our state's future! ##TransformILHigherEd
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Illinois' public universities need every cent of what the state has appropriated them!
Illinois Board of Higher Education — #StopTheHoldUp and invest in our students and our state's future! ##TransformILHigherEd
Illinois Board of Higher Education — #StopTheHoldUp and invest in our students and our state's future! ##TransformILHigherEd
When one teacher leaves a rural district, the impact is felt everywhere — from classrooms to communities. Learn why this challenge matters and what can be done in this installment of our SWI On-the-Ground series: hubs.la/Q03RSgq20 #SWI2025 #EducationEquity #RuralSchools
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
When one teacher leaves a rural district, the impact is felt everywhere — from classrooms to communities. Learn why this challenge matters and what can be done in this installment of our SWI On-the-Ground series: hubs.la/Q03RSgq20 #SWI2025 #EducationEquity #RuralSchools
The most powerful education #stories of impact come from the people living them. We’re highlighting how changes to federal education policies are affecting:
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The most powerful education #stories of impact come from the people living them. We’re highlighting how changes to federal education policies are affecting:
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
🎓 Students
👩🏫 Educators
🏠 Families
📊 Leaders & Researchers
Share your experiences here: hubs.la/Q03QBCc50 #Illinois #Education
Illinois has been making postsecondary progress! With increasingly more Illinoisans holding high-quality degrees, the state is further strengthening its communities and local economies. Learn more about The State We’re In, in IL Public Education: hubs.la/Q03Q4JKc0 #swi2025
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Illinois has been making postsecondary progress! With increasingly more Illinoisans holding high-quality degrees, the state is further strengthening its communities and local economies. Learn more about The State We’re In, in IL Public Education: hubs.la/Q03Q4JKc0 #swi2025
Read our full statement on @ISBEnews’s just released 2025 Illinois Report Card. bit.ly/4qz59Q3
#Illinois #students #education #twill
#Illinois #students #education #twill
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Read our full statement on @ISBEnews’s just released 2025 Illinois Report Card. bit.ly/4qz59Q3
#Illinois #students #education #twill
#Illinois #students #education #twill
Join us on Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. CT for a presentation of findings from our new report, The State We’re In 2025, and a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead. 👉 Register today! hubs.la/Q03PLFZs0 #swi2025 #Illinois #education #students
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Join us on Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. CT for a presentation of findings from our new report, The State We’re In 2025, and a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead. 👉 Register today! hubs.la/Q03PLFZs0 #swi2025 #Illinois #education #students
Decades of state disinvestment in #highered have placed Illinois in the bottom half of states for college affordability, but a robust and equitable funding approach can turn the page and importantly make college opportunity more accessible to Illinois students. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03Q4DcZ0 #swi2025
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Decades of state disinvestment in #highered have placed Illinois in the bottom half of states for college affordability, but a robust and equitable funding approach can turn the page and importantly make college opportunity more accessible to Illinois students. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03Q4DcZ0 #swi2025
Strong, equitable outcomes depend on adequate and equitable funding. Illinois students can’t afford to wait another decade to attend fully funded schools. #fundtheformula
October 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Strong, equitable outcomes depend on adequate and equitable funding. Illinois students can’t afford to wait another decade to attend fully funded schools. #fundtheformula
Growth among Black and Latinx students, and students from low-income households and especially English Learners, highlight the importance of equitable supports so students can persist. Learn more about The State We’re In, in IL Public Education: bit.ly/swi2025 #swi2025
October 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Growth among Black and Latinx students, and students from low-income households and especially English Learners, highlight the importance of equitable supports so students can persist. Learn more about The State We’re In, in IL Public Education: bit.ly/swi2025 #swi2025
Students, families, educators, and community leaders are living through the impact of changes to federal education policies and spending— and their voices and experiences should be heard. Share your story: hubs.la/Q03PHL-k0 #Education #Illinois #stories
October 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Students, families, educators, and community leaders are living through the impact of changes to federal education policies and spending— and their voices and experiences should be heard. Share your story: hubs.la/Q03PHL-k0 #Education #Illinois #stories