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Central Illinois School Leader Appreciates Governor's Committment to Education

A central Illinois lawmaker is applauding Gov. JB Pritzker for his commitment to education in the latest Illinois budget proposed last week.

 

While he recognizes many may not view the Governor very favorably, Mt. Pulaski Schools Superintendent Fred Lamkey says the latest budget was very education heavy.

 

 

The commitment to making Pre-K available to all kids is something Lamkey applauds because he feels it is a vital program for introducing kids to the classroom and beginning the process of learning.

 

 

The dynamics of kids' home life have changed drastically in the last 50 years. With both parents working in most households, it is difficult for a child's development to be the top priority and so sending them to school is the way to make sure that development happens.

 

 

According to Lamkey, more money is coming to schools for education than it has in the past and he believes that is another example of the State's commitment to education in Illinois. 

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