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 ...

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 ...

Advocates for Smart Start, North Carolina's nationally-recognized early childhood program, spoke out today against cuts to the program included in the budget proposal that's expected to pass the ...

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SPRINGFIELD - One day after delivering his budget address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker took to the road Thursday to rally support for his proposed "Smart Start" program to expand access to preschool and child ...

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 ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn Highlands Community College is making higher education affordable for local students with the Smart Start Promise Program. This pilot program covers all tuition and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Smart Start Illinois program is gaining more attention since lawmakers passed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget last weekend. School administrators across the state say ...

President Donald Trump wants to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education. President Donald Trump said he wants to do away with the U.S. Department of Education. Asked by reporters how soon he would ...

LiveVox’s SmartStart portal, with incorporated industry best practices, provides contact centers immediate platform readiness, with access to essential LiveVox applications and processes; delivering ...

As education costs continue to rise nationwide, Invest529 is helping families take meaningful steps toward future financial goals with its Smart Start Giveaway. From May 28–31, 2026, get a $25 ...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker visits East St. Louis Thursday. He’ll visit the Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center and meet with officials from the East St. Louis school district.