From the Desk
Our From the Desk publications serve as an avenue for us to discuss in-depth education policy issues that we support.
From the Desk of Robin Steans - A Reflection on the 102nd Session – Celebrating and Appreciating Putting Students’ Needs First
With tremendous leadership from both chambers and the governor's office, Illinois passed a balanced budget – early, and with clear wins for children, students and educators.
From the Desk of Robin Steans - Making 2022 A Better, Stronger Year for Our Students
This year, Advance Illinois will focus on supporting more adequate and equitable funding from cradle to career, helping strengthen and diversify the educator pipeline, focusing on mental health for students and educators, gathering and putting to work more relevant data, and addressing the impact and implications of two years of disrupted learning and care.
From the Desk of Robin Steans - The Moment is Now to Support and Invest in Illinois’ Youngest Learners
We are now at a vital turning point in our nation’s response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
From the Desk of Robin Steans - Prioritizing Learning Renewal
We are now at a vital turning point in our nation’s response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.