* Press release excerpt…

Stand for Children Illinois has launched a widescale multi-media campaign urging Springfield lawmakers to negotiate a compromise solution for an elected Chicago school board structure that puts students first and on which all sides agree.

The campaign includes a six-figure television buy in the Chicago and Springfield markets, as well as integrated digital, mail, and telephone programs. The campaign urges constituents to reach out to their state senators and representatives and tell them that, when it comes to reforming the Chicago School Board, putting our students first must be their first priority.

* The ad…

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…Adding… Script…

It’s time for Springfield to reform the Chicago School Board and politicians and interest groups are facing off with ideas that serve their interests.

Political appointments versus costly elections? A large board or a small board?

Here’s a suggestion: Find a compromise. Choose the best ideas from each side and create a system with diversity, a voice for parents and teachers, and accountability to taxpayers.

Call your legislator. Tell them to support a compromise and put kids over politics.