Illinois considering universal preschool

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has proposed an initiative that would offer universal preschool to 3-year-olds throughout the state, making Illinois the first state in the United States to provide such a program. An article by Amanda Paulson appearing in the March 21, 2006, edition of the Christian Science Monitor discusses the initiative, citing comments from both proponents and detractors. Access the full article at the Christian Science Monitor website.