David W. Peterson
Harry P. Rossi
Co-Directors
FED ED is a consortium of Illinois school districts, educational organizations and corporate sponsors that represents the interests of suburban schools in our nation's capitol. FED ED was created in recognition of the fact that school districts can no longer be satisfied with representation only in the state capitol, but also need forceful, positive representation in our nation's capitol. The increasing importance of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) demand that public schools have an organized presence in Washington, D.C.
FED ED represents over 500,000 school children in over 110 member school districts and corporate sponsors.
FED ED represents over 500,000 school children in over 110 member school districts and corporate sponsors.
Champions of Public Education
In this picture, Congresswoman Judy Biggert-IL, a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, accepts the FED ED Champion of Public Education Award.
Recent News
FED ED GOES TO DC - OCTOBER 5-7, 2011
FED ED'S Co-Directors spent several days in our nation's capitol meeting with, members of the House of Representatives and Senate, top staff at the Department of Education, and lobbyists form other educational groups.
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FED ED'S Mission
The mission of FED ED is to:
1) advocate for suburban schools and other related organizations to federal legislators and policy makers,
2) assist members in formulating and articulating positions on federal legislation, funding, and policy, and,
3) keep members informed regarding relevant federal legislation and policy issues.
1) advocate for suburban schools and other related organizations to federal legislators and policy makers,
2) assist members in formulating and articulating positions on federal legislation, funding, and policy, and,
3) keep members informed regarding relevant federal legislation and policy issues.
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Advocating for Suburban Schools
FEDERAL REPRESENTATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION
L to R: Senator Richard Durbin, FED ED Co-Directors Dave Peterson and Harry Rossi, and now President of the United States Barack Obama
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Each year FED ED awards public officials the FED ED Champion of Public Education Award. The award is given to public officials who vigorously support children and their right to a quality public education.