The details of this bill are promising and a testament to the hard work and commitment of tens of thousands of public education advocates – unionized educators, parents, students, and everyone who recognizes that public schools are the foundation of our democracy.
We applaud the Education Committee for listening to our grass roots movement and for their hard work so far.
Much work remains, however, to ensure the final bill is something to be proud of. We in Citizens for Public Schools and the Fund Our Future Coalition will continue to be vigilant and vocal until the best possible bill is signed, sealed and delivered. And our vigilance will continue even after that happens, to be sure the added funds go to real educational needs and support the vision of our communities for educational quality and equity. — CPS Executive Director Lisa Guisbond
