Chicago schools expand full-day kindergarten
CHICAGO (AP) — All incoming Chicago Public Schools students will have access to full-day kindergarten for the first time beginning next year.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced the $15 million expansion on Monday.
Emanuel says every child deserves a high-quality education. He says they can't get it if they are behind their peers when they enter first grade.
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