Gov. Blagojevich signs Preschool for All legislation; provides opportunity for early childhood education for thousands of Illinois kids
Illinois leads the nation in providing preschool access for all three- and four-year-olds
CHICAGO – Surrounded by families, early childhood education advocates, elected officials and preschool students today at Reba Early Learning Center in Evanston, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich signed legislation that continues the state’s historic early childhood program. House Bill 4705 immediately extends the nationally recognized initiative, Preschool for All, for two more years.
“The benefits children receive from early learning in preschool are limitless. Preschool for All provides those benefits,” said Governor Blagojevich. “Tools we can provide children today, to help them succeed tomorrow, are a step in the right direction. I am excited about the continued work we are doing with Preschool for All and serving as a national leader on this important issue.”
Sponsored by State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie (D-Chicago) and State Senator Kimberly Lightford (D-Westchester), the bill extends the nationally recognized Preschool for All program from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2010. In 2006, Gov. Blagojevich signed the Preschool for All program into law, making Illinois the first state to make preschool available for all three and four-year-olds.
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 July 1, 2008 -- Illinois receives additional flexibility to help schools meet federal NCLB requirements
One of 6 states accepted into new U.S. Dept. of Education pilot program; flexibility targets low-performing schools earlier with tailored resources
Illinois State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch announced today that Illinois has been chosen to participate in a federal pilot program to provide additional flexibility and tools to assist schools in meeting federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.
June 25, 2008 -- Gov. Blagojevich announces Illinois team to take part in national conference on early childhood education
Illinois one of 14 states to be represented at two-day symposium at Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today that a bipartisan team of Illinois educators, legislators and foundation leaders will be participating in a national conference on early childhood education at Harvard University this Thursday and Friday.
June 20, 2008 -- Two Illinois high school students to compete in national automotive skills competition
ISBE & IDOT congratulate two Willowbrook High School graduates for winning statewide competition
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) applaud two Illinois high school seniors for earning a spot in the 2008 national Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition next week in Dearborn, Mich.
June 6, 2008 -- Gov. Blagojevich and State Board of Education encourage participation in summer food programs
Programs fill nutritional gap for children; Summer Food Service Program Week highlights awareness and need throughout the state and the nation
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) are encouraging all students to take advantage of free, nutritious meals and snacks available this summer at more than 1,600 summer food service program sites, statewide.
June 2, 2008 -- ISBE & DHS honor schools, students and communities that won statewide healthy lifestyles challenge
32 elementary and middle schools took the Move & Crunch Challenge for Principals which stresses educating the entire student – mind and body
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) today honored three elementary schools for winning the state’s first Move & Crunch Challenge for Principals.
June 1, 2008 -- Gov. Blagojevich and Illinois State Board of Education urge safety for students while enjoying summer vacation
IDNR, IDOT and ISP share in stressing proper adult supervision, to prevent unintentional injuries and leading cause of death in children
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) are encouraging school administrators, parents and community members to keep safety in mind as more than two million Illinois public school students begin their summer vacations.
May 13 -- Annual summit focuses on bringing Bilingual parents and educators together for success
Bilingual Parent Summit to focus on parental leadership, educational opportunities and community partnerships
The Illinois State Board of Education announced today that more than 500 parents and education professionals will focus on ways to help parents and districts alike better serve bilingual students at the Third Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents on Saturday, May 17, in Oak Brook.
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