Campaign Launch: Fight for Fair Funding

A consensus emerged quickly in Kids First’s parent-led Evidence-Based Funding Task Force. Parents want to build a powerful community of families knowledgeable about EBF and wider funding decision-making to advocate for fully funded schools in Chicago.

Starting in September, parents plan to meet with other CPS families in school, community, and neighborhood settings. They will discuss how CPS schools are currently funded, where the gaps are to reach adequate funding levels, what the state’s commitments have been–and where the state is falling short of its pledges.

Throughout the spring, legislators negotiate Illinois’ budget. We plan to be ready in spring 2025 to meet with legislators and bring them on board to support Illinois’ commitment to fully fund our schools.

Sign up to strategize with us and join in advocating for fully funded schools! We will launch our campaign on Tuesday, September 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.