Advance Illinois believes all students deserve equitable access to a high-quality education.
We champion policies that improve outcomes for every student by engaging and collaborating with community partners to develop research-driven policies.
Our work is centered on:
Systemic Change
Eradicating deeply-rooted historical inequities across the state’s over 850 school districts requires systemic change. That is why we tackle complex issues with comprehensive solutions.
Policy, Research, & Engagement
We use research and best practices to design student-centered policies informed by community perspectives and then work with our diverse group of partners to advocate for change.
Cradle-to-Career
Illinois’ families rely on the public education system to provide a foundation for lifelong success. We work across the entire education continuum to disrupt inequities and improve school quality.
Equity
The impact of systemic inequities have limited progress, opportunity and access. We focus our efforts on ensuring students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds have resources to grow and thrive.