by Jacqui Guillen | Feb 3, 2026 | Elementary Justice
COFI and POWER-PAC IL parent leaders have signed a letter, along with more than 40 organizations, urging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to say no to a federal school voucher program and to protect public schools! COFI and POWER-PAC IL have always believed that Illinois...
by Jacqui Guillen | Nov 2, 2025 | Elementary Justice, Legislation, Mental Health Justice & Equity, POWER-PAC IL
The Fall Veto Session in the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up on Oct. 30, and POWER-PAC parents made sure their voices were heard! This past month, families united to protect children and family rights in the face of aggressive immigration enforcement, brought...
by Jacqui Guillen | Aug 21, 2025 | Elementary Justice, In the Media, Legislation
COFI-trained parents joined the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and partners to celebrate Safe Schools for All (House Bill 3247), a new law that protects free education to all students, regardless of immigration status! COFI-trained leaders...
by COFI Admin | Nov 18, 2024 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, POWER-PAC IL
Photo caption: Top photo: COFI and POWER-PAC IL Parent Leaders with the Chicago elected school board candidates. Bottom left photo: Talibah Moore speaking at the Chicago “Babies Can’t Wait!” rally. Bottom right photo: Elgin Parent Leader Ana Argueta...
by Darius Vinesar | Oct 25, 2024 | City of Chicago, Elementary Justice
On October 24, COFI-trained parent leaders organized a meet and greet informational event with candidates for Chicago’s first elected School Board. Parent leader Lynn Morton was one of the parents who planned and led the event, impressing the importance of the...
by Jacqui Guillen | Aug 22, 2024 | Elementary Justice
Caption: Parents, students, and CPS staff celebrate the expanded Whole School Safety policy decision. Credit: VOYCE and Embark COFI and POWER-PAC IL parent leaders in Chicago are celebrating a remarkable shift in education and school safety! At the end of July,...
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