This federal private school voucher tax credit is just the latest attempt to splinter our community and erode the democratic foundation of public schooling. Este crédito fiscal federal para cupones escolares privados es solo el último intento de dividir a nuestra comunidad y erosionar la base democrática de la educación pública.

While nominally honoring diversity, the district is alienating families with LGBTQ+ children or family members.    These books are not required reading, but can be selected.  Those who do not approve do not have to read them.   Banning books violates first amendment rights. 

We are proud parents of students enrolled in schools within Franklin Park School District 84. We are proud of the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity that makes up our school community and the village of Franklin Park. On August 15th, Governor Pritzker signed the Safe Schools for All bill (HB 3247) into law. Creating a SAFE ZONE policy is one way to make sure our community is in compliance.  Built upon legal protections that are already in place, including FERPA and the U.S. Constitution, SAFE ZONE policies have been passed in school districts from Colorado to Kentucky because they provide clear limits on when and how ICE enters the school and how school staff will support families.  Sign this petition to urge leaders to pass a SAFE ZONE Policy to keep our students and community safe. We welcome signatures from residents from Franklin Park and throughout Illinois.  ______ Somos padres orgullosos de estudiantes matriculados en las escuelas del Distrito Escolar 84 de Franklin Park. Estamos orgullosos de la diversidad racial, étnica y cultural que conforma nuestra comunidad escolar y la localidad de Franklin Park. El 15 de agosto, el gobernador Pritzker firmó la ley de Escuelas Seguras para Todos (HB 3247). Crear una política de ZONA SEGURA es una forma de asegurar que nuestra comunidad cumpla con esa ley. Basadas en las protecciones legales ya existentes, como la FERPA y la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, las políticas de ZONA SEGURA se han aprobado en distritos escolares desde Colorado hasta Kentucky porque establecen límites claros sobre cuándo y cómo la migra (ICE) entra a la escuela y cómo el personal escolar apoyará a las familias. Firme esta petición para exijir que los líderes aprueban una política de ZONA SEGURA para mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad. Agradecemos las firmas de los residentes de Franklin Park y de todo Illinois. ______________ Jesteśmy dumnymi rodzicami uczniów zapisanych do szkół w Okręgu Szkolnym Franklin Park 84. Jesteśmy dumni z rasowej, etnicznej i kulturowej różnorodności, która tworzy naszą społeczność szkolną oraz całe miasteczko Franklin Park. 15 sierpnia gubernator Pritzker podpisał ustawę Safe Schools for All (HB 3247). Stworzenie polityki strefy bezpieczeństwa (SAFE ZONE )jest jednym ze sposobów zapewnienia, że nasza społeczność będzie z nią zgodna. Oparta na obowiązujących już zabezpieczeniach prawnych, w tym FERPA oraz Konstytucji USA, polityka strefy bezpieczeństwa ( SAFE ZONE )została przyjęta w okręgach szkolnych od Kolorado po Kentucky, ponieważ jasno określa, kiedy i w jaki sposób policja imigracyjne może wejść do szkoły oraz w jaki sposób pracownicy szkoły będą wspierać rodziny. Podpisz tę petycję, aby wezwać naszych liderów do przyjęcia polityki bezpieczeństwa  (SAFE ZONE)  i zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa naszym uczniom oraz całej społeczności. Przyjmujemy podpisy zarówno od mieszkańców Franklin Park, jak i z całego Illinois.

Congress is considering a proposal to cut $12 billion for public education in the FY2026 budget, including an almost 30% decrease in Title 1 funds for low-income families. These are cuts our students cannot afford. We call on our federal legislators to take immediate and proactive steps to safeguard the rights, safety, and educational opportunities of all students, by supporting legislation that affirms and funds access to high-quality public education for every child in every state. Sign this petition to make it clear that we are the majority and we demand a fully funded and equitable public school system.  Our children’s future depends on strong, well-funded public schools. Add your name now and tell Congress: Stop the Federal Cuts to Public Education!

For decades, TABOR (the so-called Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) has restricted what the state can spend for schools. Now, federal funding and revenue changes pose additional threats to adequate, sustainable, and equitable school funding. If you agree that public education is the most important investment we can make in the future of our students, families, communities, economy, and democracy, then it's time to take action. Let's make sure the Colorado legislature takes concrete steps in 2026 to protect and promote public education. Join your fellow public school supporters as we call on our legislators to create and fund Colorado's Blueprint for Student Success — a multi-year plan to secure a vibrant public education system for decades to come. Sign this petition today to encourage the Denver Public Schools Board of Education to pass a resolution in support of fully, fairly funded public education and the Blueprint for Student Success. Together, we can Get It Done!

📝We, the undersigned educators, families, and community members, stand united in support of strong, fully funded, and truly public schools in Lawrence Township and across Central Indiana. Public education is the heart of our communities. It’s where children discover who they are, where families come together, and where educators build futures. Yet too often, the very schools that serve as anchors in our neighborhoods are overburdened by underfunded mandates that drain resources without delivering better outcomes. We believe in public schools that: • Serve all students—regardless of background, zip code, language, or ability.     • Are led by experienced educators, not corporate interests.     • Reflect the values, culture, and needs of the community they serve.     • Are accountable to the public—not private management or political agendas.     We know our schools work best when educators, families, and school leaders collaborate—not compete. When teachers are respected. When funding reaches the classroom. When decisions are made in the light, not behind closed doors. 📢 Our Commitment: We pledge to stand Public School Strong by: • Defending our neighborhood public schools from privatization and disinvestment;     • Promoting public education as a public good that uplifts communities;     • Advocating for policies that fund schools equitably and prioritize students’ needs;     • Organizing with others who believe in strong public schools for every child.     Our public schools are worth fighting for—because our students are worth it.

Joining our Jefferson County Public School Strong team builds our strength, which lies in our numbers. In addition to defending against attacks on public education, we can support positive policy changes that are needed to achieve honest, equitable, and fully-funded public education.

As TABOR restricts state funding for schools and federal support for public education is under siege, Colorado is at a fork in the road: We can throw up our hands or we can roll up our sleeves. We can accept the status quo, or we can envision and work together toward a Colorado where every student attends a welcoming public school where they feel safe, seen, supported, valued and challenged. If you agree that public education is the most important investment we can make in the future of our students, families, communities, economy and democracy, it's time to take action. Let's make sure the Colorado legislature takes concrete steps this session to protect and promote public education.  Join your fellow public school supporters as we call on our legislators to create a legislative interim committee to design a Blueprint for Student Success -- a structured multi-year plan to secure a vibrant public education system in Colorado for decades to come. Sign this petition to your local school board, asking them to pass a resolution demanding action from our legislators. Together we can Get It Done!

Trump has made clear his intentions to completely dismantle public education, during his campaign stating, "One other thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington D.C., and sending all education and education work and needs back to the states.” The Department of Education plays an important role in protecting students from discrimination, advancing student achievement, granting financial aid, enhancing funding for nearly all public schools as state and local governments underfund public education, and working towards equity in education for all students, especially for low-income communities and students with disabilities. We need to increase federal funding for education—not completely gut the only federal institution committed to it.  And he won’t stop there. Project 2025 has an entire section focused on reshaping, or more accurately dismantling, our public education system and a plan to reroute public education funding to private education, through voucher programs. The plan not only includes eliminating the Department of Education but also getting rid of teachers unions and gutting any programs that support equity and inclusion, even free school lunch programs and Head Start.  Every student, no matter who they are or where they live, deserves to have a quality education. Urge Congress to affirm this value and protect education against attacks by the Trump administration

Trump has made clear his intentions to completely dismantle public education, during his campaign stating, "One other thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington D.C., and sending all education and education work and needs back to the states.” The Department of Education plays an important role in protecting students from discrimination, advancing student achievement, granting financial aid, enhancing funding for nearly all public schools as state and local governments underfund public education, and working towards equity in education for all students, especially for low-income communities and students with disabilities. We need to increase federal funding for education—not completely gut the only federal institution committed to it.  And he won’t stop there. Project 2025 has an entire section focused on reshaping, or more accurately dismantling, our public education system and a plan to reroute public education funding to private education, through voucher programs. The plan not only includes eliminating the Department of Education but also getting rid of teachers unions and gutting any programs that support equity and inclusion, even free school lunch programs and Head Start.  Every student, no matter who they are or where they live, deserves to have a quality education. Urge Congress to affirm this value and protect education against attacks by the Trump administration

This is taxation without representation. The superintendent and board are attempting to take a critical step for the district without consulting and informing stakeholders. 

Public education is under attack. From attempts to defund public schools through voucher scams, to efforts aimed at censoring educators and whitewashing history, the Trump Administration and its allies are threatening the future of education as we know it. This past week, the media began reporting that the administration has even begun efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. We can’t stay silent. That’s why we’re launching a national petition to amplify voices calling for strong, fully funded, and equitable public schools. Sign this petition and send a letter to your Congressional representatives urging them to take immediate action to protect our public schools.