Improving Education from Cradle to Career
JB knows how important it is to provide a quality education from cradle through college. From expanding early childhood education to investing in K-12 schools and making college more affordable, JB has improved education for young people across Illinois.
Pre-K
Made the largest investment ever in early childhood education to make Illinois the best state in the nation for families raising young children
K-12 Education
Lifted 8th grade math and reading scores, which are above the national average, and achieved the highest high school graduation rate in 14 years
More Teachers
Raised the minimum salary for teachers to attract and retain the best in the country
Vocational Training
Expanded skills training with new programs in vocational training and career and technical training in high school
Boosted Scholarships
Nearly doubled MAP grants and increased AIM High scholarships to make college more affordable
Improved College Campuses
With Rebuild Illinois, built new buildings and programs across Illinois’ community college and university campuses
Helped expand the number of Illinois students eligible for federal tuition aid to give a record number of students access to college
Dedicated nearly $2.8 billion to build state-of-the-art college classrooms and rebuild deteriorated buildings throughout Illinois
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