ED-RED was established in the fall of 1971 by seven north suburban high school districts and has expanded to include 19 high school districts, 62 elementary school districts, two unit districts, four Special Education Cooperatives and four Intermediate Service Centers in Cook and Lake Counties. The legislative area covered by ED-RED districts includes all or part of 19 of the present 59 Senate districts and 30 of the 118 House districts. ED-RED is governed by an Executive Board of twelve district administrators and board members and led by two full-time staff members.
ED-RED is governed by an Executive Board of twelve district administrators and board members and is led by two full-time staff members.
Our Mission
Advocate for quality public education on behalf of the suburban school districts we serve
We Believe
- Locally controlled public school districts are pillars of a democratic society
- State mandates must be limited, clear, and financially supported
- Local districts tailor educational and fiscal decisions to the unique needs of their students
- Research-based education policy is imperative to the success of our schools
Our Themes
- Research
- Stewardship of Resources
- Communication and Member Engagement
- Advocacy and Legislation
- Mandate Management
“Education, Research and Development”