Identify yourself as a constituent. Avoid sending form letters or printed post cards that highlight a common message. Most legislators do not respond to this type of correspondence and it is not a very effective way to impact their position on an issue. Early Childhood Education Block Grant. These vital programs have produced positive results in the areas of kindergarten readiness and later performance in school.
Education is one of the top concerns of all Illinois citizens.
Recent research regarding brain development reveals that the foundations for reading are created in a child's first years, well before school begins. I am a member of the State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior Leagues of Illinois and we have identified access to quality early childhood education and care as one of our top legislative priorities this year. I have enclosed a fact sheet for your review. Contact our Webmaster with questions regarding this site.