Freeda Pirillis, Ed.D

NBCT | IB PYP Coordinator | Adjunct Professor | Advocate

[Funding IL's Future @FundILFuture]

Fully funding EBF with at least $550 million in FY25 is the best way for the state to work to address systemic inequities in K-12 education. @GovPritzker please invest $550M more in EBF. #FundtheFormula

[Educators for Excellence (E4E) @Ed4Excellence]

Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement
strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills, and planning
for postsecondary options. School counselors are #StandardsBased and
#StudentFocused #NSCW24 https://t.co/p58sRmhqGy

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

Investments in education matter! It’s time we invest add’l funds in our school districts so that we continue to make progress for current & future generations of IL students. #FundTheFormula

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

Teacher vacancies are more prevalent in schools serving a majority of students of color. MTI helps increase the # of teachers in these schools by funding their preparation. @GovPritzker, please commit to maintaining MTI at $8M. #InvestInMTIFunding

[Teresa Eden @teresaE1988]

.@GovPritzker, as short-term federal pandemic funds expire in FY25, a state investment of $550M in EBF will help districts sustain some important investments for their students on the road to recovery. #FundtheFormula

[Teresa Eden @teresaE1988]

.@GovPritzker, every Illinois student deserves access to quality educational opportunities that set them up for success. A $550M increase for EBF is critical to ensuring resources are distributed equitably! #FundtheFormula

[Funding IL's Future @FundILFuture]

Funding matters in supporting all children and student needs! Click ahead and share your story: https://t.co/S31hQGt9eM

[Teresa Eden @teresaE1988]

Funding matters! @ISBENews & @TonySanderSupt, we urge you to put an additional $550M for #EBF in the FY25 proposed budget. #FundtheFormula

[Freeda Pirillis, Ed.D @fpirillis]

@AliFendrick Congratulations!!!

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

ALL Illinois students deserve to attend fully funded schools! #FundtheFormula

[Teresa Eden @teresaE1988]

ISBE hearings begin tomorrow! We are urging @ISBENews to prioritize $550M to #FundtheFormula in FY25. #EBF is vital to get our state to full funding sooner @TonySandersSupt!

[Funding IL's Future @FundILFuture]

Day one of ISBE budget hearings is in the books. We're calling on @ISBENews and @TonySandersSupt to make a crucial investment of $550M for #EBF in FY25. Adequate funding is essential to ensure every Illinois student receives the quality education they deserve. #FundtheFormula

[Teresa Eden @teresaE1988]

.@ISBENews @TonySandersSupt, we encourage you to prioritize $550M for #EBF in FY25. It is vital to get our state to full funding sooner to support the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of students, families and staff. #FundtheFormula

[Funding IL's Future @FundILFuture]

ISBE budget hearings are around the corner! Let's ensure all students have the resources and high-quality education they deserve. @ISBENews @TonySandersSupt, please prioritize adding $550M in new funds to #EBF in FY25. #FundtheFormula

[Educators for Excellence (E4E) @Ed4Excellence]

Last week, E4E celebrated its 13th anniversary! Take a look back at some of our greatest teacher-led wins & biggest milestones 🎉 https://t.co/zNxVFlpEFd

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

Thank you to the 2021-2023 EAC cohort for your participation and efforts in helping shape Advance's education policy agenda, community building, and advocacy efforts. Be a part of the 2023-2025 cohort and apply or nominate today! https://t.co/a44bh212Sr

[Advance Illinois @advanceillinois]

Applications are now open for the 2023-2025 cohort of the Educator Advisory Council! Click ahead for more information, and to apply or nominate a candidate: https://t.co/a44bh20v2T

[Freeda Pirillis, Ed.D @fpirillis]

@PDin140orLESS Congratulations!!!

[Educators for Excellence (E4E) @Ed4Excellence]

Today is a big day for E4E as our Co-Founder Sydney Morris announced she’ll be stepping down as Co-CEO at the end of 2023. Join us today as we celebrate Sydney for her vision, leadership & steadfast commitment to our work!

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/Y8rI3qS6xE

[Mike Loeb @Mr_Loeb]

It’s a bittersweet moment for our org as we celebrate Co-Founder @SydneyE4E, who announced today she will be stepping down at the end of the calendar year in her role as Co-CEO. Syd, I’ve seen the extraordinary work you’ve led over the last 13+ years to build @Ed4Excellence!