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Preschool Programs Speak Out Against Budget Cuts

At Early Childhood Advocacy Day, representatives from preschools across Illinois told their legislators why they should protect funding for early childhood programs.

Watch the videos below to hear what they had to say about a proposed budget that would eliminate preschool for 20,000 children next school year.


Marjorie Wheeler and Jeri Rothe, Alton School District

Sheila James, Williamson County Early Childhood Cooperative

Jenny Cleveland, Rising Stars Preschool Program in Loves Park

Rebecca Flint, School District 54 preschool in Palatine

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