Advance Illinois

Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Advance Illinois is a nonprofit organization focused on shaping public education policy in Illinois. Its work centers on promoting a system that prepares students for work, college, and democratic citizenship, aiming to serve the best interests of children through independent, objective advocacy and policy analysis. The organization engages with a range of stakeholders in education—from districts and parents to other civic groups—to discuss equitable funding, student outcomes, and the structure of Illinois’ education landscape, with a emphasis on dialogue at the local level. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the group positions itself within the nonprofit sector as a policy-focused voice on education, addressing issues such as funding mechanisms and responses to crises that affect learning. Recent activity includes initiatives like The State We're In 2025, a project introduced in Chicago, reflecting ongoing efforts to track and discuss education policy developments in the state.

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