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Expansion of Universal Pre-K is Back in the News With Commentary From Start Early

Vice President of Illinois Policy Ireta Gasner speaks to Chicago Sun Times on Universal Pre-K.

March 21, 2019
  • Start Early News
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Ireta Gasner, vice president of Illinois policy at Start Early (formerly the Ounce) praises the added support for Universal Pre-K but points out some of its realities. Read the story here.

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