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McCombie and Keicher host third annual Illinois Education Summit

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State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and State Representative Jeff Keicher recently hosted the third annual Education Summit. The event brought together educators, administrators, and board members to discuss various issues concerning education in Illinois.

The summit covered topics such as educator recruitment and retention, funding, and mandates. "This is the third year we have held this event to gather input from stakeholders in the education field," stated McCombie. She emphasized the importance of these discussions for improving education at the state level.

Both representatives expressed gratitude towards local education officials who participated in the summit. "Thank you to all the local education leaders who joined us for our annual education summit," said Keicher. He highlighted that understanding local needs is crucial for creating effective state policies. The feedback gathered will aid in advocating for policy improvements that support local school districts in making decisions beneficial to students' success.

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