Building repairs, upgraded school buildings, and smaller class sizes are just some of the ways Champaign students would benefit if their district was fully funded. That's what's on the table.

On May Day, we spent the day with IFT Secretary‑Treasurer Pankaj Sharma and his class bringing American history and literature to life.

What happens outside the classroom doesn’t stay outside the classroom.

Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and included at school. And equity requires investment.

Paraprofessionals and support staff show up every day for students. But when the school day ends, many are still figuring out how to make ends meet, leaning on their village for childcare, picking up extra work, or going without. That’s neither sustainable nor fair.

Students in alternative schools carry more than most before they even walk through the door. But without full funding, those resources are stretched thin.

For months, IFT members have been coming together and standing up to demand a state that puts working people over billionaire profits, that invests in our students, higher education, communities AND the people who work to support them.

Students don't just need a teacher, they need a team: Counselors. Paraprofessionals.  Nurses. Support staff. Custodians.  The list goes on.

If we truly believe children are our future, then our budgets should reflect it. Investing in education is investing in stronger communities, a healthier economy, and a better tomorrow.

Underfunding has consequences. It looks like crowded classrooms, understaffed campuses, rising tuition, and stretched public services. With our Full Funding Friday actions, we're showing lawmakers and the public that schools and communities need full funding to thrive.

NO WAR WITH IRAN! Allemande from the 2nd Cello Suite in D minor by J. S. Bach #cello #nowarwithiran #antiwar #artistsagainstwar #bach

hate or participate. you KNOW THE VIBE…😏 #KNICKS #KnicksSky #KnicksBlueSkies

We have to be on board to counter the aggressive Republican redistricting.

Twisting! Turning! SCORING! 🗣️ Beto brought the HUSTLE to reclaim the Everton lead.

Wisdom isn’t loud. It’s patient. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #GraceOverJudgment #christiancontent #christantiktok #christanity #BiblicalWisdom #christianfyp #fyp

The Gulf states all want security, but they're not pursuing it the same way. How those diverging strategies could reshape the region. (Members Only) Listen here: warontherocks.com/episode/warc...

The Justice Department removed news releases from its website tied to Jan. 6 criminal cases. #news #jan6 #january6 #trump

Spending too much time indoors is detrimental to the human mind. We need light, we need air. We need to see that we are small. I encourage you to go outside: listen, smell, touch and look at all things big and small with new eyes. P.S. leave the phone inside. #outside #nature #mothernature

Kids don’t need lectures from me about online conmen - they need us to invest in giving them alternative pathways to realise their potential. Bring back child trust funds for all for starters. Pleasure to talk to Rest is Money about manosphere, finfluencers and fighting for our young people.

Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, already grappling with shortages of basic supplies, are now also having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients as the virus spreads rapidly.

Affordability isn’t just a buzzword! We need to end price gouging by breaking up corporations that monopolize industries and drive up costs.

Watching the Men's Curling Bronze Medal match for only the most noble and honorable of reasons.

“Be famous” isn’t hype. It’s focus + consistency + the courage to cut the filler. #CasinoMarketing #CasinoBranding #MarketingLeadership

Good morning. It's Thursday! What happy things do you have going on in your life? Celebrate those! #aiart #grokimagine

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of the Achilles for Idaho Campaign Headquarters! Oh, and it was Jim Risch’s 83rd birthday! Thank you to everyone who joined us, we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. This campaign is built on community and yesterday showed how strong ours has become.

Los jabalíes siguen visitando A Coruña por la noche. En este vídeo cedido por Alejandro Montouto se ve un ejemplar alimentándose superada la medianoche en el entorno de la rotonda del Pavo Real #acoruña #coruña #lacoruña #galicia #quincemil15000

one, foot, in front of, the other⚡️ #boombapbeats #boombap #beats #hiphop #music #robot

Come see me and MANY other at Big Block Brewing on 2/13! We're working hard to make this an event to remember. There will be some giveaways, a craft table, and a photobooth! RSVP at: rkdevon.com/galentines-2... #bookevent #authorevent #booksky #authorsky

Many thanks to all the Canucks that came out last night for our silver medal against the Americans. We had folks from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, St. Johns, Halifax and more from across the country. Great time, bad result but congrats to USA for winning a very tough game. 🍸🍹 130B

I found this older thing in my file folder that I thought sounded kind of cool so here you go #producer #beat #went-to-college-to-get-more-knowledge

With rising conflict between the U.S. and Iran, retirement accounts are bleeding… MAX OUT YOUR HSA! ✅ Tax-deductible contributions ✅ Tax-FREE investment growth ✅ Tax-FREE withdrawals for medical expenses That’s TRIPLE tax advantage 🔥 Watch: linktw.in/XsHMSb

Indie Retro News: Echodrome - This Commodore Amiga game by PixelPlop is fantastic! [UPDATE] t.co/FnGhYCeyxd #amiga #retrogaming #games @amigabill.bsky.social @c64cade.com

Tutor vs Learning Coach: What Does Your GCSE Child Need? During the GCSE years, many parents ask the same question: Should my child work with a tutor or a learning coach? Book a Free Trial zurl.co/94E5U

🚨JUST IN: Police are searching for burglary suspects wanted in a series of break-ins at the Town Centre in Laurel, Maryland. @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy Shomari Stone has the surveillance video.

Judge not, until you too have spent a half century sitting in your own feces with a micropenis. 🤏

Bringing this Nini gif back to the tl for science 😉

Freestyle in Dive4Life, Germany’s deepest pool [📹 jaiepetty]

We are excited to present multiple views and voices on polygamy as we prepare to study D&C 132 and Official Declaration 1 in the coming weeks. Full video coming Sunday November 9.  youtube.com/@dialoguejou...

I don't like when people say "we are all the same & we all have the SAME opportunities." No, TF we DON'T. We are NOT the same.

What character wasn't the lead but stole the show? IMO… Ben Kingsley Iron Man3 🖤

Bro was just standing there and we came over to do a whole comedy routine. 😭 ➡️ www.twitch.tv/yaboiedgee #Vclip #VTok #VTuberClips #TwitchClip #babiniku #VTuber #ENVTuber #Vsky #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyIV #FFIV

Cyprus asked. Ireland answered. 🇨🇾➡️🇮🇪 For APHA CEO John Keogh, what the sector needs is regulatory certainty, and the Omnibus can deliver it. Now over to Lithuania 🇱🇹: what are your expectations? #Omnibus #EUPresidency #CropProtection

#mortgage #rates #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/woewz1nw

Our urgent treatment and walk-in centres treat adults and children with urgent but non life threatening illnesses or injuries 💙 They're here for you this #BankHoliday weekend and you can walk in without an appointment. ⚠ If unsure, use #NHS111 📱 @nhscandm.bsky.social

How the Spirit of God Can Change Your Day! #BookTok, #Bookstagram, #ReadingSlump, and #BookTokFavorites. #ChristianBooks https://loom.ly/1_aDwMw Deepen your faith with "Spirit Calling," the ultimate daily devotional for spiritual growth.

🔥 “What You Lost” is out now. This isn’t about what left — it’s about what you reclaimed. Watch it. Like it. Share it. Subscribe. ▶️ youtu.be/qs-K39ospAA?... #SéaByrne #WhatYouLost #AltPop #ReclaimYourPower #IndependentArtist #NewMusic #LGBTQ

Billy Corgan on Touring with Amyl and the Sniffers in Australia

Can't believe Vanilla Ice has sold out.

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According to Westword, 50% of Denver’s residents have Dogs. Only 20% have children under 18!

Happy Taco Chews-day!🌮 Had fun playing these exciting, action-packed games: * #MHWilds; * #FFXIV [ #FirstPlaythrough]; & * #ForzaHorizon6 !🥳🎮 Thanks to all who dropped-by & thanks to 'klauste' [Twitch] for the raid & love!😭❤️🙏 Sent the raid & love to a talented homie @jalbagel.bsky.social!

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Super fun remixing this absolute banger from @ramonbraumuller.eurosky.social Took the Amiga version as the main reference but sprinkled in some sound design and references to tracks from the PC version. Two loop version on YouTube: youtu.be/df89bO1CGiQ

"Fosse, Fosse, Fosse!" Mike Nichols' THE BIRDCAGE starring Nathan Lane, Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Wiest celebrates its 30th Anniversary back on the big screen from Friday 🎟 https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/the-birdcage-30th-anniversary

Lauder, who wants to steal Greenland, and father-in-law of Trump's installed FED Warsh Chris Menahan 🇺🇸 @infolibnews The mossad should be sicced on Israel's enemies in the PR war, World Jewish Congress President Ron Lauder tells the Jerusalem Post conference in New York City. x.com/infolibnews/...

Video to go along with the photoshoot!

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Even the most amoral and #corrupt president in US history once in a while has to back off a scheme so outrageous that his own party howls with rare indignation.

@michaelsteele.bsky.social on Trump's election lies: “Don't fall for stupid” Before the votes are even fully counted, Trump is reviving familiar attacks on the electoral process. Michael Steele breaks down the playbook and why voters shouldn't buy the president’s election lies.