Back to the Basics (Story #4 of 5) – Kindergarten Readiness Series There are few societal issues as large as education. It is grappled with in every community in this country. When a community tries to tackle its specific issues, it’s difficult to even comprehend all of the contributing factors and possible solutions. So how does a community undertake a …

In early December, ground was broken for the start of the installation of the new toddler garden at Welsh Park-DeKalb. The “Basics Toddler Garden” is a collaborative project between Basics DeKalb County, DeKalb County Community Gardens, DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, DeKalb Park District, and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners along with various community volunteers. The Basics Toddler …

A $100,000 grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation is going to allow The Friends of DeKalb County Regional Office of Education to move forward with a Basics DeKalb County program. The grant provides funding for a program coordinator, a website and marketing materials, collaboration with community partners and a visible presence at community events. The goal of Basics DeKalb …