early childhood education

Illinois continues to rank above most states in child well-being, but education and health outcomes remain a concern, according to the new Kids Count Data Book. The report highlights declining reading and math proficiency and school enrollment, and rising child and teen death rates.

Brady O'Neill is a senior undergraduate student at Southeast. He will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education in May 2024.

Brady O'Neill is a senior undergraduate student at Southeast. He will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education in May 2024.

Missouri's 2023 legislative session resulted in massive funding to raise child-care subsidies and fund Pre-K programs, surprising some advocates with the amounts. However, with a great deal of funding from remaining American Relief Program Act funds, some question what will happen when the money runs out in 2024.

Parents, educators, and other members of the community spoke out about issues concerning education at a Missouri House Interim Committee hearing held at…