SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J-B Pritzker this week announced efforts to improve early childhood care and education in Illinois.
Pritzker said he wants to make Illinois the best state in the nation for families raising young children. He said that includes making sure children enter Kindergarten with the skills to pay attention, read and solve problems.
“But, also the social-emotional skills to communicate, to connect with others, to resolve conflicts, self-regulate, display kindness and cope with challenges,” Pritzker said.
Gov. Pritzker said his administration will invest more in child care reimbursement rates for low income families, and in training for child care workers. He also created a special commission that aims to get more Illinois kids into quality pre-school programs.
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