What full day kindergarten means for Illinois’ future
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Today, we're discussing the recent law signed by Governor JB Pritzker that mandates full-day kindergarten by the end of the decade, exploring its potential to enhance student achievement and social-emotional development. We uncovered the arguments for and against this new education policy and its implications for districts, parents, and students.
Guests:
Dr. Amanda Quesenberry
Professor, School of Teaching and Learning, Illinois State University
Emily Warnecke
Chief of Staff, Illinois Association of School Administrators // Deputy Director of Governmental Relations, Illinois Association of School Business Officials.
Jill Springer
District Elementary Literacy Specialist for Community Unit School District 428 in DeKalb