EC*REACH, Chicago's only research alliance dedicated to early childhood, convened nearly 300 researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates at its second annual conference in June. The event spotlighted a new player in the field, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), which officially launched July 1.
“The launch of IDEC creates new opportunities for partnership by bringing programs and data together within a single department,” said EC*REACH faculty co-director Terri Sabol. “We are excited about the potential to generate evidence that can inform decision-making and improve outcomes for young children and their families across Chicago and Illinois.”
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