Business Leaders to Tout Economic Boost of Early Education Investments in Illinois
New research fuels call to protect, strengthen early childhood programsEvery public dollar invested in early care and education produces an impressive and nearly immediate boost for businesses throughout Illinois. Plus, increased investments in the early childhood sector would create thousands more jobs and generate more than $1 billion in new economic activity, according to new research to be released from the business-leader organization ReadyNation/ America’s Edge. Four Illinois business and community leaders will join ReadyNation/America’s Edge National Director Sara Watson in