JB Pritzker’s Education Record Earns Key Endorsement from Illinois Teachers Union

Gov. J.B. Pritzker received a key endorsement on his education policies from the Illinois Education Association, representing over 135,000 staff statewide. The IEA commended Pritzker's stances on minimum teacher salary raises, preventing book bans, and restricting cellphones in schools. Despite this endorsement, Pritzker faces questions regarding state participation in federal tax credit programs and funding demands from the Chicago Board of Education.