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Illinois Residents Debate On Tax Credit Scholarship Program For Private Schools
May 4, 2023
In the News
Invest in Kids program set to expire prompting lawmakers to take action
January 30, 2023
In the News
Wilmette parish raises money for tax-credit scholarships for sharing school in Chicago
August 31, 2022
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As Evidence Based Funding formula turns 5, lawmakers reflect on historic legislation
August 24, 2022
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Catholic schools across Illinois, including Quincy, eligible for $10,000 scholarship match
February 28, 2022
In the News
Daniel Lipinski: The Invest in Kids Act gives minority children access to top-tier schools
February 2, 2022
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Low-income students get scholarships to private k-12 schools through Empower Illinois
January 28, 2022
In the News
Editorial: Strengthen, rather than gut, a compromise that benefits all schoolchildren
May 14, 2021
In the News
Proposed tax credit cut could impact private education for low-income students
February 19, 2021
In the News
Diocese of Joliet schools relieved state legislators preserve scholarship program
June 3, 2019
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Parents of students getting private school scholarships lobby lawmakers to keep program
May 19, 2019
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School parents invited to Springfield as part of ‘Save My Scholarship’ campaign
May 10, 2019
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Under Threat of Closure, Illinois Lawmakers Try to Save Private School Scholarship Program
April 3, 2019
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Jim Dey | Pritzker’s proposed cut to Invest in Kids conflicts with rhetoric
April 3, 2019
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Editorial: Preserving choices for low-income students in a hostile Springfield
December 10, 2018
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My View: Invest in Kids working at Christian Life Schools and in Rockford
October 13, 2018
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Guest View: Teacher tax credit is an important step on long road ahead
September 11, 2018
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75 students awarded scholarships to go to private schools in Rockford area
August 30, 2018
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Chicago school board votes to request a one-year delay for gifted access plan
August 22, 2018
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Tech Advancements Help Schools Give Low-Income Students More Opportunities
August 17, 2018
In the News
New Gifted Student Law; IL Teacher Panel; FIRST LEGO League; Press Freedom Op-Eds
August 15, 2018
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Thousands of Illinois students get private school aid in new program’s first year
August 4, 2018
In the News
Want to Make Gifted Education More Equitable? First, Be Aware of the Political …
February 7, 2018
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Empower Illinois teams up with archdiocese on Invest in Kids scholarship program
January 23, 2018
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Invest in Kids Act could open private school to low-income students, Morgan Park Academy spokesman says
January 16, 2018
In the News
State’s tax-credit scholarship program off to a solid start, education advocate says
January 16, 2018
In the News
Illinois tax credit scholarship program flooded with donations in first two days
January 3, 2018
In the News
Parents & donors gearing up for rollout of Illinois’ new tax credit scholarship program
December 28, 2017
In the News
School Scholarship Tax Credits Are Coming To Illinois—Here’s How They Work
September 15, 2017
Press Releases
The Illinois General Assembly has Failed Vulnerable Students by Overlooking the Enhancing Equity in Education Act
May 29, 2024
Press Releases
While St. Frances of Rome School is Saved, Thousands of Scholarship Families Remain in Limbo
March 6, 2024
Press Releases
Illinois State Board of Education Issues Deeply Flawed Report on TCS Recipient Test Scores
February 29, 2024
Press Releases
Tax Credit Scholarships Set to Expire Following Inaction by Legislature
November 10, 2023
Press Releases
10 Schools Eligible for $65,000 Matching Gift for Need-Based Scholarships
July 13, 2022
Press Releases
25 LMAIS Schools Eligible for $666,000 Matching Gift for Need-Based Scholarship Donations
April 28, 2022
Press Releases
Patented EmpowerXChange® Scholarship Granting Platform a Top 100 Finalist for Chicago Innovation Awards
September 14, 2021
Press Releases
Growing Majority of Illinois Voters Support Tax Credit Scholarship Program
May 4, 2021
Press Releases
Majority of Illinois Voters Support Tax Credit Scholarships, Expanded Education Options For Their Kids
October 14, 2020
Press Releases
Empower Illinois Releases Year One Report of Tax Credit Scholarship Program
February 26, 2019
Press Releases
Over 30K Students Apply for Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarships Within First Hours
January 16, 2019
