GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER JOINED THE U-S SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ON THE “BACK TO SCHOOL” BUS TOUR AT A STOP IN SPRINGFIELD WEDNESDAY. 

SECRETARY MIGUEL CARDONA HAS BEEN VISITING SEVERAL SCHOOLS TO KICK OFF FALL CLASSES. AT FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY IN SPRINGFIELD, HE PRAISED ILLINOIS FOR WHAT HE CALLS “INTENTIONAL COLLABORATION.”

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS THAT’S JUST WHAT ILLINOIS IS DOING…

CARDONA SAID POLITICAL DIVISION IN EDUCATION NEEDS TO END. GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS ILLINOIS SETS HIGH STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS AND SENDS MORE FUNDING TO THE SCHOOLS THAT NEED IT MOST.