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Illinois Families for Public Schools
@ilfps.bsky.social
Grassroots, non-profit 501c4 advocacy org representing the interests of Illinois pro-public school families. Public schools = public good! info@ilfps.org
he new federal voucher scheme that rolls out in 2027 is a tax credit scholarship program which makes use of a middleman “scholarship granting organization” to obscure the use of taxpayer funds. This is done in part to give cover for using public dollars for private, religious education.
November 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
With the multitude of federal attacks on our public ed system, it’s difficult to keep track of what needs attention. Disappointingly, there hasn’t been much discussion in IL yet from pro-public ed electeds about refusing the fed voucher program that starts in 2027—and that needs to change!
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Check out our “What to know about the new federal school voucher program” Q & A for Illinois public school supporters to learn more and share widely with your networks and legislators to defend our public schools.

Find it here: bit.ly/Q_A_federal_vouchers_fall_2025
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The fed gov is taking steps toward dismantling the Dept of Education. These actions are illegal—Congress can stop them.

Call your members of Congress NOW: bit.ly/USED_SOS

We must act swiftly to protect federal funding for schools and ensure safe, welcoming learning environments for ALL students.
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is an actual screenshot from a reel posted by the US Department of Education to announce the end of the fed government shutdown, you guys. Deeply sickening to have these people running anything at all. What else can you even say about this www.facebook.com/reel/1313610...
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Chicagoans: has your Board of Ed member heard from you yet about student data protection issues with mental health tech company Hazel Health? Students shouldn't have to sacrifice their privacy to get counseling services! More info & how to take action here: www.ilfps.org/keep_ice_big...
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Students shouldn’t have to sacrifice their privacy to get counseling services, and, if their data is being exploited or exposed, that’s not receiving care, that’s being harmed!

Chicagoans, email your Chi Board of Ed member & urge them to fix the Hazel Health contract: www.ilfps.org/keep_ice_big...
October 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We’re asking the Chicago Board of Ed and CPS Interim Superintendent/CEO to scrutinize its dangerous & defective student therapy contract with Hazel Health, an ICE adjacent, for-profit, privately held corporation.

Contact your Board of Ed member to take action: www.ilfps.org/keep_ice_big...
October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
CPS “free” telehealth therapy services provider just merged with a Palantir-partner startup. (Yes, that Palantir!) Handing students’ most sensitive data over to Silicon Valley was never ok; and it’s just beyond bad now. Tell CPS to pause this contract! Details here: www.ilfps.org/keep_ice_big...
October 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
ISBE weekly newsletter last week weighs in on Mahmoud v. Taylor (www.isbe.net/Pages/Weekly...): "Illinois remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for all students — regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity."
October 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Learning Disabilities Association of IL Virtual Conference, Fri 10/3- Sat 10/4. Register here: ldaillinois.org/october-2025... Schedule here: ldaillinois.org/wp-content/u...
September 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
ISBE weekly newsletter advertising annual IL Ed Tech Conference with gems like this workshop on the schedule "AI and SEL: A Powerful Partnership for Student Growth" 🫠 www.ltcillinois.org/ietc/schedule/
September 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
More anti-trans hate targeting student in a Chicago suburban school district. @transupfrontil.com is organizing solidarity at D211 Board meeting this evening. Cant make it tonight? Email the district with your comments in support for TGNC student!
boardofeducation@d211.org
August 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Discussions in the IL General Assembly about education funding should be broader and deeper ASAP! Here’s a suggested script to start the conversation:
July 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Rep Don Bacon of Nebraska tweeting that federal education impounded funds have all been released. Anyone know more???
July 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Update from National Coalition for Public Edu about modified language on vouchers in reconciliation bill. Calls still needed to Senators tonight!
@sosarizona.org @wiscednetwork.bsky.social @strongflschools.bsky.social @julielb.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Next parent and Republican Alexis Morgan from Idaho, has been Idaho PTA president and school board president: Public education is essential to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Vouchers divide communities, defund public schools & leave out students with disabilities.
June 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Next @strongflschools.bsky.social‬'s ‪@damarisallen.bsky.social speaking about the harm of Florida's state voucher program: public school closures, class sizes ballooning in public schools, cuts to career & college prep services, all while voucher $$ spent on amusement park tix
June 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Sen. Mazie Hirono (@hirono.senate.gov) up next: So grateful that public school parents, advocates, teachers are standing up and fighting back against attacks on public schools, including attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, honest teaching of history. Public education is foundational
June 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Rep. @lucymcbath.com: This national voucher scheme and any other anti-family provisions must not remain in the Senate version of this bill. My job is to make sure all families and children get the stellar public education they deserve
June 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Senator @sanders.senate.gov: This is the wealthiest country in the history of the world, instead of worrying about our billionnaires, we need to worry about our children...We should be strengthening and expanding our public schools not privatizing them!
June 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We continue to see far right, anti-equality, anti-democracy extremist attacks on public schools, students & staff, targeting policies that support transgender students in particular. Here's some resources to help you organize & fight back: bit.ly/ilfps_fight_back. Reach out if you need more advice!
May 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Phone banking for public schools and to stop a disastrous federal voucher program that would send $100 billion in tax dollars to private schools as vouchers (for mostly wealthy families who already have their kids in private school!) (More info on that legislation at bit.ly/novouchersil )
May 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Yep, we're still phone banking for PUBLIC schools. Join us tmw night Mon 5/12 at 6pm. Come for the t-shirt raffle stay for the scintillating convos with strangers abt how impt public schools are to their communities! bit.ly/5_12callsforschools
May 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
TONIGHT! Monday, May 5th at 6pm - Make the call (AGAIN!) for PUBLIC schools. Phonebank with us in IL-12. Public funds are for public schools! No federal voucher program that diverts billions to private schools that discriminate! Register here by noon: bit.ly/5_5callsforschools
May 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM