2/2 The #ECACE scholarship program is crucial to grow Illinois’ early childhood educator workforce, boost economic growth, and support families & children in #Illinois. #ILEducationRecap #education

This summer, we're uplifting stories from We, the Village on the importance of the #ECACE scholarship in strengthening Illinois’ early childhood workforce.
Meet Alexis Smith, who shares how the scholarship provided the opportunity to return to school. Read more: bit.ly/3GD7fME

This summer, we’re excited to uplift stories from We, The Village that highlight the importance of #ECACE in strengthening Illinois’ early childhood workforce. Kindall Smith, an EC Educator & ECACE scholarship recipient, shares how ECACE is helping make their career goals a reality. bit.ly/46r8Kbb

Investing $20M in #ECACE will support and improve access to degree completion for Illinois’s early childhood workforce. Ongoing support is essential for building a well-prepared workforce for Illinois’s youngest learners. #Illinois #ECEC

With Smart Start’s goal of 20,000 new preschool slots by 2027, we must prioritize funding for #ECACE for more qualified educators. @housedemsil.bsky.social @ilsendems.bsky.social Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus please support $20M for ECACE in FY26. #AllIN4ECACE

Early childhood educators often face challenges accessing #highered. #ECACE scholarships provide financial assistance & help build a qualified workforce. @housedemsil.bsky.social, @ilsendems.bsky.social, Illinois House Republicans, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus support $20M for ECACE in FY26.