Network 21: Quality Schools for Stronger Communities holds town hall meetings to encourage local education reform efforts - Metropolitan Planning Council

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Network 21: Quality Schools for Stronger Communities holds town hall meetings to encourage local education reform efforts

From MPC's February 2003 Media Tips

How do residents know that their property tax increases will really help improve local schools?  How can districts maintain control if the state changes the way it pays for education?  These were among the questions put to legislators and community representatives in Chicago Heights on Feb. 10, 2003.  The town hall meeting was the first of several initiated by Network 21 to bring together community, business, legislative and education leaders to discuss the future of education in Illinois.
 
The meetings will increase public involvement in Network 21's agenda to reform education funding and ensure that every child in Illinois receives an adequate education.  Future meetings are being planned for Peoria and Elgin.

Contact:  Bindu Batchu, Network 21 Manager
312.863.6014

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