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Illinois education spending rises but student performance lags

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State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District

State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District

Spending on education in Illinois has increased, yet student performance remains a concern. The focus now shifts to ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to improve educational outcomes for children in the state. There is a call for genuine solutions to address the needs of Illinois students and families.

"Spending on education is up in Illinois, but unfortunately, our students are still underperforming. We need to make sure resources are being used wisely to secure the best educational outcomes for our children. Illinois students and families deserve real solutions."

The statement emphasizes the importance of wise resource allocation in securing better results for students.

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