The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus celebrated another victory Monday in its multi-pronged approach to equity and fairness when its proposal to bolster public education became law. The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce, and is intended to make college more affordable. It’s another part of the so-called four-pillar approach the Black Caucus developed last summer to achieve equity after the police-involved deaths of George Floyd and other people of color. Other legislation addresses criminal justice, economic opportunity, and health care.
