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U‑46 reports expansion of early‑learner slots, family outreach and Basics text campaign
Summary
District leaders reported growth in preschool slots, an expanded family engagement coordinator, community partnerships and a countywide Basics text messaging campaign; officials estimated about 9,000 preschool‑eligible children in Greater Elgin who may lack access to high‑quality preschool.
School District U‑46 officials updated the board on early learner initiatives on June 2, outlining expanded preschool capacity, instructional quality efforts, family engagement and a regional text‑message campaign aligned with the Basics of Greater Elgin.
"We estimate that there are around 9,000 preschool eligible children in the Greater Elgin area," Katie Cox, director of early learner initiatives, told the board, calling the gap both a challenge and an opportunity. Cox described a district strategy to increase slots, improve coaching…
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