Race to the Top a Great Opportunity for Illinois

Throughout my tenure in the Illinois Senate, one of my principal goals has been to improve the quality of education for thousands of students who go to school across the state. As former Chairperson of the Education Committee and now as Assistant Majority Leader in the Senate, I have worked with colleagues to find ways to secure more equitable funding statewide for our schools. It is my firm belief that investing in education is essential to building a bright future for the State of

Illinois
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