Detroit early education programs serve as excellent models for PreK for All
Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
ARPA funding had brought a stabilization to early childhood care that needs to be maintained.
A collaborative partner with the Policy Equity Group and a member of Governor Whitmer’s PreK for All taskforce, Southern Imaginations has been brought in to help formulate recommendations for rolling out free, universal pre-k to all Michigan 4-year-olds.
Cuando se trata de educación, el Kids Count Data Book (Libro de datos sobre el recuento de niños) de 2023 sitúa a Michigan en el puesto 42 de los 50 estados. Una de las muchas maneras en que el estado está trabajando para mejorar la calidad y la equidad en la educación es mediante el avance de Pre-K gratuito para todos.
A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.
Improved career pathways, state incentives, and improved wages are essential to recruiting and retaining the early education workforce needed for the PreK for All roll-out.
PreK for All listening sessions in Michigan's 10 prosperity regions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators.
A wealth of knowledge is available from other states and cities in building a universal preschool program for Michigan.
Tracy Spincich, North Ed, talked with Early Education Matters about how free pre-K for 4-year-olds will benefit this region.
Pre-K for All is really about ensuring that all Michigan children enjoy academic success.
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