Category Archives: Children

Lennie Jarratt Announces Formation of New Citizen Initiative, ‘For Our Children’s Future’

(Round Lake, IL – May 16, 2012) Lennie Jarratt announces the formation of a new citizen initiative focused on bringing fiscal sanity and sustainability to our local taxing bodies, especially our schools. This initiative will start by reaching out to … Continue reading

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Lennie Jarratt Statement on Grayslake District 46 Ethics Findings Turned Over to State’s Attorney

(Round Lake, IL – March 19, 2011) Lennie Jarratt statement on Grayslake District 46 School Board sending ethics findings to the Lake County State’s Attorney for investigation. On Wednesday night the Grayslake District 46 School Board voted 5-2 to send … Continue reading

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Ooops: Chicago Trib Starts an Article on Education Misusing Words!

-By Warner Todd Huston Clarence Page wrote an excellent article questioning whether or not our students are actually learning anything, most especially critical thinking skills, at our colleges and universities. Unfortunately, his very first sentence commits what I feel is … Continue reading

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Rep. Walsh Announces 2012 Congressional Art Competition

From the office of Rep. Joe Walsh (R, Illinois 8th District)… Urges eligible students from Illinois’ 8th District to enter art competition WASHINGTON- Today Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) encourages high school students in Illinois’ 8th Congressional district to enter their … Continue reading

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Senate Candidate John Bambenek Supports A Voice For Schools.com Petition Drive

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Bambenek Stands Up for the Rights of Voters CHAMPAIGN, IL (March 12, 2012) — Republican State Senate Candidate for the 52nd District John Bambenek today voiced support for A … Continue reading

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School Based Clinic Forum Sponsored by Lake County Right to Life

From Lake County Right to Life… The Forum will be held on February 25th, in the conference center of St. Joseph’s Church located on 114 Lincoln Ave. in Round Lake.  It is free of charge, and will be held from … Continue reading

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Dold Co-Sponsors the Homeless Children and Youth Act

From the office of Rep. Robert Dold (Ill., 10th District)… WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Robert Dold (IL-10) is a co-sponsor of H.R. 32, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2011, which would rationalize and streamline the verification process … Continue reading

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Stand for Children Endorses Karen McConnaughay in 33rd District‏

From the campaign to elect Karen McConnaughay to the State Senate (33rd District)… Stand Supports State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay (R-33) along with 10 Additional Republican and Democratic Candidates Committed to Prioritizing Students before Adults in their Education Policy Decisions … Continue reading

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Stand for Children Endorses Ron Sandack Cites Commitment to Prioritizing Students in Education Policy Decisions

From the campaign to elect Ron Sandack (81st House District)… DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Stand for Children, an education advocacy group, endorsed State Senator Ron Sandack today in his bid for State Representative, recognizing Sandack “as an education champion who … Continue reading

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Open Letter to School District U-46 — You Insult Us

This is an open letter to School District U-46 TO: Dr. Jose Torres, Superintendent, School District U-46 and Dr. Ushma Shah, Chief of Equity and Social Justice, School District U-46 Let me begin by emphasizing how insulting it is to … Continue reading

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