Partnering with families to achieve their vision for their children’s education. Sign up for upcoming workshops at https://xitter.cf/t.co/3bbXdEBQ6E
Chicago, IL
Joined March 2016
- Tweets2.4K
- Following892
- Followers992
- Likes1.7K
Pinned Tweet
Stay connected with Kids First Chicago by following us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Threads for all updates and new content.
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Good news! Late last week @GovPritzker released the remaining 2% of FY26 funding for #highered that was previously withheld in contingency—including about $25 million for public universities.
The absence of those funds exacerbated the fiscal pressure universities and students already face due to long-term state under-investment. It is time to adopt a state funding formula that is adequate, equitable, and stable. Great news: a compelling solution exists! (SB13/HB1581) #PassAEF #transformILHigherEd
Investments in education matter. Illinois students are counting on us—and on you, @HouseDemsIL @RobynGabel @SenatorHalpin. Let’s fund their futures with $550M for schools in FY27. #FundTheFormula
EBF + MCATs = equity and stability. Without both, districts struggle to plan, hire, and support students. Let’s get it right this year, @laurafaverdias @RepAaronOrtiz @blainewilhour. $550M for schools in FY27. #FundTheFormula
When MCATs fall short, school leaders have to make difficult decisions - pulling money from key resources like educators and support staff to fill the gap. Invest in MCATs with $100M in FY27, @SenatorHalpin @senatorgraciela @senatorbelt. #FundTheFormula
Adequacy, stability, & equity matters. $450M for EBF + $100M for MCATs ensures districts can plan, & support students without shifting dollars away from classrooms. @HouseDemsIL @ILSenDems @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP let’s get it done. #FundTheFormula
Underfunded MCATs strain EBF dollars. Fully funding both ensures every student has what they need to learn & thrive. @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems. #ILSchools
Investments in education matter. Illinois students are counting on us—and on you, @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems. Let’s fund their futures with $550M for schools in FY27. #FundTheFormula
MCATs fund essentials—transportation, special ed, meals. The basics. When those fall short, students pay the price. @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems, let’s fund MCATs. #FundTheFormula
Black History is Now. Black History is Chicago. / La historia de la raza negra es ahora. La historia de la raza negra es Chicago. - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchicago/…
Thank you for joining us! / ¡Gracias por acompañarnos! - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchicago/…
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Los estudiantes de Illinois cuentan con nosotros y con usted, @GovPritzker. Financiemos su futuro con $550M para las escuelas en el año fiscal 2027. Las inversiones en la educación son importantes. #FundtheFormula
Illinois students are counting on us—and on you, @GovPritzker. Let’s fund their futures with $550M for schools in FY27. Investments in education matter. #FundTheFormula
New Report: Chicago’s Enrollment Crisis, Part Three / Nuevo Informe: La Crisis de Inscripción en Chicago, Parte tres - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchicago/…
New Report: Chicago’s Enrollment Crisis, Part Three / Nuevo Informe: La Crisis de Inscripción en Chicago, Parte tres - mailchi.mp/kidsfirstchicago/…
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Continued enrollment declines at Chicago Public Schools could escalate into a “crisis” that impact the city’s public education system. trib.al/LYaQcJb
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Fewer families are choosing to send their children to Chicago Public Schools. Find out what's going on from Chalkbeat. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Over the years, as the number of kids in Chicago shrank, one thing stayed steady:
75% of school-aged children went to the city's public schools.
But post-COVID, that "market share" slipped by almost 5 percentage points, via new @KidsFirstChi analysis.
chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says chicagotribune.com/2026/01/2…
Kids First Chicago retweeted
After remaining stable for years, the portion of school-aged children in Chicago who attend its public schools has shrunk slightly since the start of the pandemic, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Kids First Chicago. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/0…
Kids First Chicago retweeted
Through years of steady pre-COVID enrollment losses in Chicago Public Schools, one thing stayed consistent: Roughly 75% of school-aged children in the city attended the district. In recent years, though, that “market share” has slipped: ckbe.at/3NDkEYj
