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What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters

By Hannah Schmid, Illinois Policy Institute |
Over 9,600 low-income students rely on the Invest in Kids scholarship program to attend schools that best fit their needs. Here’s what you need to know about the program and why it is important lawmakers extend the program this fall.

Low 3rd-grade literacy is warning for future learning, earning potential

By Hannah Schmid, Illinois Policy Institute |
Few Illinois third-grade students can read at grade level. Even fewer low-income and minority students are at grade level in reading. Research shows this is a warning sign for Illinois students’ academic success and adult earning potential.

How Illinois public school measures fail to add up

By Hannah Schmid, Illinois Policy Institute |
Contradictory metrics statewide point to poor accountability and grade promotion standards in Illinois. Low-income parents seeking alternatives are hamstrung as lawmakers weigh ending Illinois’ only school choice program.

Illinois public schools funding up almost $2B since school choice program began

By Hannah Schmid, Illinois Policy Institute |
Public education has received about $1.98 billion in additional funding since the 2018-19 school year when the Invest in Kids scholarship tax-credit program awarded its first scholarships to low-income students to attend the schools of their choice.

Midwest states expand school choice while Illinois fights to save scholarships for low-income students

By Hannah Schmid, Illinois Policy Institute |
Five Midwest states have enacted or expanded school choice programs since the Invest in Kids Act was enacted in 2017. Now Illinois’ scholarships are set to expire while other programs thrive.