Public schools in Chicago are failing, and sadly, they’re not alone—across the country, inner-city schools are languishing and leaving students behind.
Many cities have experimented with the policy of school vouchers, which can give low-income parents the ability to send their children to private schools. The idea is now being considered in Illinois, led by a proposal from state senator James Meeks.
Please join us for our education summit, In Our Hands, a gathering of national experts on school choice. The summit will highlight how vouchers provide students with access to better, safer learning environments—and how vouchers positively impact public schools as well, while potentially saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
The lunch session will be keynoted by the activist, pastor and state lawmaker, the Rev. Senator James Meeks. Guests can join us for the whole event or just the luncheon—for a full list of panelists and topics, click here.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Panel discussion: 9:00 am 11:30 am
Greeting/reception: 11:30 am Noon
Luncheon/keynote address: Noon – 1:15 pm
190 South LaSalle, 40th Floor
Cost: Complimentary
Register today–and bring a friend! Whether you can join us for the whole event or just the lunch, we look forward to seeing you there.
E-mail Katie Truesdell at Katie@illinoispolicy.org or call her at 312-346-5700 ext. 207 to RSVP.