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PEER Illinois is a statewide education justice coalition made up of grassroots organizations, lawyers and researchers from Illinois that fight for public education.

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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 16h
Regulations for the federal school voucher program have been released. This program is not about advancing educational opportunity. It’s a tax credit for the wealthy. And it will siphon your tax dollars away from public schools. We strongly urge Gov. Pritzker to opt-out.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 16/09/2026
We are so excited to announce that these familiar faces at PEER Illinois have new titles – Beatriz Diaz-Pollack is our new Director and Maddy Murray is our new Director of Grassroots Engagement and Campaigns! Congrats to both of you on your new roles! 🎉
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 15/09/2026
State and federal officials have left students to confront climate change in buildings built nearly half a century ago– and students are done paying the price. To learn more, check out @peer_equity’s new report: Learning Among the Elements at peerforeducation.org/report/ Art by Shauda Islam
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 20/08/2026
Students need support in their schools. In order for Illinois students to have that support, we must create a school community that centers educational growth and excellence. This week, meet Maria, a community member who lives on the Southwest side of Chicago.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 12/08/2026
Public education is a public good and children in Illinois should have the freedom to pursue their dreams. Our children can’t do that without meaningful funding for them to have the resources they need to achieve those dreams.  This week, meet Krystal, one of our parents.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 31/07/2026
In a video posted by @ctulocal1.bsky.social Speaker Chris Welch promised to fight for supplemental funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) during the upcoming veto session. We call on the state to fund the Evidence-Based Funding formula to 100% of adequacy for all districts.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 29/07/2026
As back to school season begins, we’ll be highlighting stories from our coalition’s new webpage, More Than a Formula. Meet Ethan, a student from Forest Park who speaks about his experience and the need for investments in our public schools.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 21/07/2026
Now more than ever, in the face of unprecedented federal cuts to education, underfunded classrooms, and the threat of school privatization, we must make good on the promise of fully funding the Evidence-Based Funding formula (EBF). www.peerillinois.org/morethanafor...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 10/07/2026
Full funding of Illinois public schools is long overdue. PEER Illinois is encouraged to see articles like this highlighting the importance of funding the EBF funding formula. However, Illinois has a long way to go to meet 100% adequacy for ALL school districts across the state. www.peerillinois.org
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 08/06/2026
Happy Pride! This month we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ families, students, and educators. Schools should be places where kids of all races, genders, and family backgrounds are free to grow into all they dream to be. #PRIDE
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 06/06/2026
This week Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights held their Power of Connection Civil Rights Workshop! Our coalition members and lead staff held an engaging session on how coalition members collaborate, the history of PEER Illinois and the power of parent organizing.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 02/06/2026
What does it take for lawyers and organizers to build strong, lasting partnerships? Join "Building the Partnership: How Lawyers and Organizers Can Build Collaborative, Effective, and Durable Partnerships" at the Power of Connection Civil Rights Workshop. www.eventbrite.com/e/power-of-c...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 29/05/2026
‼️🗣️ Take action: Call your legislators and demand Illinois tax the ultra-rich to fully fund our schools. Budget negotiations are happening NOW, and the proposed funding levels aren’t enough for students to thrive. Every child deserves a fully funded school community. bit.ly/emailyourleg
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 30/04/2026
Join our friends at Citizens Action Illinois to call fellow Illinoisans to educate them on progressive revenue proposals that would rebuild Illinois’s current tax system and create more dollars for our neighborhood public schools. Register here: www.mobilize.us/citizenactio...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 16/04/2026
Our 2026 advocacy day is in the books! 🗣️🏛️✊🏽 What an incredible day in Springfield of talking with legislators about fully funding our public schools through EBF & progressive revenue. Special thanks to so many of our amazing partners!
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 10/04/2026
It was so exciting to support the many of coalition member organizations at the Parent Mentor Program Convention today! Congrats to all the parent mentors today!
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 26/03/2026
🏫With so much talk about school vouchers in Illinois, we must highlight the real harms of these programs, as some people sell a vision of vouchers that underneath the surface attempts to dismantle public education. 📚Here’s a guide to help you talk about the illusion that school vouchers paints.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 25/03/2026
Schools vouchers threaten our neighborhood public schools. We applaud @senatorguzman.bsky.social for speaking up for public schools and for standing against any and all voucher schemes.  Read the latest in the Chicago Tribune: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/23/p...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 16/03/2026
🚨TONIGHT! This election night eve, join us for a panel discussing the real harms of school vouchers. Tonight we’ll be joined by panelists from across the state. We’ll also be joined by @senatorguzman.bsky.social secure.everyaction.com/b8C0QrTW2UCu...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 12/03/2026
Monday, March 16, join us for a conversation about the real harms of school vouchers. We’re calling on Illinois state leaders to reject the federal voucher program and misleading ballot initiatives that push them forward. Join us on March 16 at 6:00 p.m secure.everyaction.com/b8C0QrTW2UCu...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 09/03/2026
Monday March 16, join us for a panel discussing the real harms of school vouchers. We are urging Illinois state leaders to reject both federal voucher programs and misleading ballot initiatives that promote them.  Join us March 16 at 6:00 pm!  secure.everyaction.com/b8C0QrTW2UCu...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 09/03/2026
🚨TOMORROW, join us for a data-driven conversation on our state’s Evidence-Based Funding formula and how our inequitable funding distribution impacts Illinois students and families.  Join us tomorrow at 1 PM for the conversation!  go.uic.edu/MakingTheGrade
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 05/03/2026
Join us NEXT WEEK! 🚨 Illinois may appear strong in overall school funding, but when it comes to distributing dollars equitably, the state still falls short. 🗓️ Join the conversation on March 10 at 1 PM to explore what must change. Register today: go.uic.edu/MakingTheGrade
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 24/02/2026
In 2️⃣ weeks, join us for a data-driven conversation on our state’s Evidence-Based Funding formula and how our inequitable funding distribution impacts Illinois students and families. Join the conversation on March 10 at 1 PM for the conversation! go.uic.edu/MakingTheGrade
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 20/02/2026
“The Governor and General Assembly face a clear choice: leave Illinois families exposed to the fallout of Trump’s agenda, or make billionaires & giant corporations finally pay what they owe to fund the investments our families require. ILRA response: www.illinoisrevenuealliance.org/pritzker2026...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 19/02/2026
📍 “When school funding is put on the back burner, our children are the ones who go without essential programs and opportunities.” — Gabriela Aguiñaga-Martínez, PEER Illinois partner organizer. Read our full response to Gov. Pritzker’s budget address: www.peerillinois.org/newsroom/lvb...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 17/02/2026
🚨Full funding is long overdue in Illinois. The state seems to rank well in overall school funding, but ranks low in equitable distribution. 🗓️Join the conversation March 10 at 1 PM and learn what needs to change. Register today: go.uic.edu/MakingTheGrade
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 12/02/2026
🚨Recently, alongside 45+ organizations we sent a letter urging Governor Pritzker to keep Illinois out of any federal voucher scheme. Illinois should not go backwards by opting into the federal tax credit voucher. Now more than ever, it’s time to fully fund our public schools. #novouchers
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 07/01/2026
🚨Private school vouchers drain public funds and hurt the students who need them most. Schools need more resources, not fewer. We’ve submitted a public comment to the IRS opposing the proposed national school voucher program. 🔗 Read here: www.regulations.gov/comment/IRS-...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 11/12/2025
📣 PEER Illinois seeks a part-time skilled communicator to expand our capacity during the 2026 legislative session. This contractor will support messaging, storytelling, and efforts to shape and shift the public narrative around public education. 🔗 Learn more + apply: www.peerillinois.org/employment
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 09/12/2025
🚨 PEER Illinois Launches New Funding Tool to Highlight Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) Gaps Across IL School Districts Illinois’ EBF formula remains underfunded by $5.7 billion, leaving thousands of students without the resources they need to thrive. 🔗 Explore the tool: peerillinoisfundingtool.org
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 03/12/2025
How do Illinois schools receive money, and why are we still one of the most unequally funded states in the US? Evidence-Based Funding was meant to remedy chronic underfunding of public education, but we're still almost $5.7 Billion behind.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 04/11/2025
Have you signed up for our school funding training yet? It's this Thursday! Make sure you're on the list: bit.ly/LearnEBF
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 30/10/2025
It's been a very busy fall for PEER Illinois! We recently traveled to Mississippi for our annual national convening, supported East St Louis parent Alexandra Graham in her speech for progressive revenue to fund public education, and held an EBF training in Rockford. We love connecting with you all!
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 22/10/2025
How does Illinois determine the $ your school district receives? Why are many districts still struggling to make ends meet? PEER Illinois is hosting a virtual EBF training on 11/6 to answer these questions & more. Join us to learn about school funding equity! bit.ly/LearnEBF
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 13/08/2025
Join our partners at IRRPP on 8/26 for the launch of their latest State of Racial Justice in Chicagoland report on education, shifting focus from outcome gaps to inequitable policies & school funding driving disparities. Register: go.uic.edu/IRRPPEduReportLaunch
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 11/07/2025
🚨 Parents across the country overwhelmingly support increased funding for public schools. However, the Federal administration’s policy initiatives and the new “Big Beautiful Bill” are moving us in the wrong direction. 🔗 Read our full blog post here: www.peerillinois.org/newsroom/des...
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 15/05/2025
🚨 A federal voucher program moving through Congress aims to further privatize education, divesting from public schools that already struggle with budget shortfalls and leaving most low-income students and middle-class families worse off.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 02/05/2025
We're so grateful for the 50+ parents, students, and public school advocates that joined us from around the state to advocate in Springfield! We can't wait to host more Advocacy Days with our incredible partners. The time to fully fund EBF is NOW! #AllinforILstudents
Our team of 50+ in front of the Capitol Building in Springfield.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 01/05/2025
📣 This week, 50+ parents from across the state joined us in Springfield to advocate for full funding of our public schools. Illinois families are urging lawmakers to fully fund EBF and invest in our children's futures. Hear directly from the folks who joined us! ⬇️ #AllinforILstudents
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 21/03/2025
🚨 The latest executive order to dismantle the DOE threatens the future of public education and marginalized students will suffer most. Stay tuned for more information about an upcoming virtual event and read our full statement here: bit.ly/PEERDOE
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 19/03/2025
🧵 Illinois made the right call by ending vouchers. Vouchers don’t cover the cost of private school—you do. When vouchers divert taxpayer money towards private schools, public schools lose vital programs, increase class sizes, and sometimes shut down, harming students the most.
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 20/02/2025
📝 Contact your legislators to advocate for increased funding of EBF so that all districts achieve adequacy: bit.ly/PEERAction #illinoisbudget #educationfunding
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 20/02/2025
📣 PEER Illinois Responds to Governor Pritzker’s FY26 Budget Address At a time when public education is facing significant challenges at the federal level, Illinois students deserve more than the minimum $350M increase for EBF. Read our full statement here: buff.ly/4i5ohjE
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 18/02/2025
Our panel about the recent Executive Orders targeting public education is just 2 days away. We'll be joined with panelists from The Chicago Lawyers' Committee and Raise Your Hand. Register now! buff.ly/40RpT9D
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 11/02/2025
The recent Executive Orders targeting public education could have real consequences for Illinois. Join us Thursday, Feb 20 for a panel discussion with attorneys and organizers on what this means & how we fight back. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/40RpT9D
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 04/02/2025
We've been busy this month running EBF trainings, assisting with mutual aid events, and tabling at resource fairs! Many thanks to our partners at HACES, Youth Crossroads, and Rockford Urban Ministries for hosting us. We're getting the word out about school funding in IL!
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PEER Illinois @peerillinois.org · 30/01/2025
The latest edition of the Education Law Center's "Making the Grade" report gave Illinois an "F" for funding distribution. Especially as attacks on public education increase, we must invest more into our schools. Send a letter to your legislators demanding more: bit.ly/PEERAction
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