A state audit is looking at whether the Smart Start program is making the grade in North Carolina schools. The 15-month audit does not question the benefits of the early childhood initiative, but it ...

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 ...

Advocates for Smart Start, North Carolina's nationally-recognized early childhood program, spoke out today against cuts to the program included in the budget proposal that's expected to pass the ...

SPRINGFIELD - One day after delivering his budget address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker took to the road Thursday to rally support for his proposed "Smart Start" program to expand access to preschool and child ...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker visits East St. Louis Thursday. He’ll visit the Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center and meet with officials from the East St. Louis school district.