An early childhood education program championed by Gov. JB Pritzker is ahead of schedule when it comes to increasing access to preschool in Illinois. The Smart Start program passed last May as part of ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Pritzker administration announced Friday that 11,000 children have been able to start preschool over the past two years thanks to the Smart Start Illinois program. The ...
Two preschoolers play with toys at a Rochester Elementary School early childhood classroom. Two preschoolers play with toys at a Rochester Elementary School early childhood classroom. An early ...