The Importance of Public Education—a Sustainable Way to Fund it—to Illinois' Future

State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith, Ph.D. to Keynote CTBA Annual Symposium.  Superintendent Smith will expalin the role Illinois' K-12 educatoin systems plays in building a strong economi and how the budget uncertainty impacts state and local communities.  Our panel of distinguished legislators will respond and discuss what education and fiscal reforms are needed to move Illinois forward.

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Panelists:

• Honorable William “Will” Davis (D-30), Chair of Approp, Elementary & Secondary Education
• Honorable Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40), Chair of Senate Revenue Committee
• Honorable Kimberly A. Lightford (D-4), Senate Majority Leader
• Honorable Karen McConnaughay (R-33), Minority Spokesperson, Senate Transportation Committee
• Honorable Robert W. Pritchard (R-70), Republican Spokesperson, Approp-Elementary & Secondary Education

Brandis Friedman, Chicago Tonight Correspondent and Content Producer will moderate the event.

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