Public Education, the Great Equalizer for
Children Everywhere—But Not in Chicago
Chicagoans contribute 20 percent of the state income
tax, and CPS students make up 20 percent of the state’s
enrollment—but CPS students only receive 15 percent of
the state’s funding.
The missing 5% is almost $500 million this year alone—
enough to save teachers and class sizes.
For every $1 students across Illinois get, CPS students
only get $0.74.
We all work hard to prepare our children for their future—
but that future is threatened by Governor Rauner’s
education plan, which includes more cuts to CPS.
Because of the state’s discriminatory funding system,
CPS will have to keep cutting its budget. That means
fewer teachers and resources for your child.
Discriminating against Chicago’s children and teachers
is wrong. Make sure your representatives know that you
won’t stand for more cuts to our classrooms.
Our students need your voice: take action now.
Join the fight for equal funding at cps.edu/equality