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 ...

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 ...

ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker had an ambitious goal to create space for 5,000 young children to start preschool last year. The Democrat announced Thursday that the state was able to get ...

Smart Start of New Hanover County is working to support young children. Here's more about the organization and what it does.

Stories of compassion, community and caring, along with a celebration of Smart Start Rowan’s 30 years of service to the community were all part of this year’s Dr. Shirley P. Ritchie Champion for Young ...

Two preschoolers play with toys at a Rochester Elementary School early childhood classroom. Two preschoolers play with toys at a Rochester Elementary School early childhood classroom. An early ...