EXCERPT FROM: The Herald Dispatch
By Staff
HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Board of Education will hear an update on the Pre-K program and an overview of student test scores from the WESTEST 2 at its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the central office, 2850 5th Ave.
EXCERPT FROM: The 33 News
By Dawn Tongish
DALLAS, TX - For preschool teacher, Shavon Ransom, the classroom at the Bock Child Development Center in Oak Cliff is a slice of education heaven.
EXCERPT FROM: KPLU
By Gary Davis
(KPLU) - Among the budget cuts announced by Governor Chris Gregoire on Thursday are child care subsidies to families on welfare. Gregoire says September's revenue forecast is likely to be bleak, and the outlook prompted her to make $51 million in reductions to the state's Workfirst program.
EXCERPT FROM: Business Wire
By BUSINESS WIRE
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With studies consistently proving the effectiveness of quality Pre-K education on the future of students, global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) continues to partner with large urban school districts to help mold students at one of the most important times in their development.
EXCERPT FROM: Mail Tribune
By Damian Mann
State budget cuts in day-care assistance mean families who recently received public aid from a federal program will continue to qualify for the help, while working families who have not will no longer be eligible. For some, that will mean they'll have to quit their jobs to stay home with the kids.
EXCERPT FROM: The Answer Sheet
By Lisa Guernsey
Our education system starts at age 5, pays little attention to children’s development and achievement until third grade, and is strewn with remedial programs to get older children back on track.
EXCERPT FROM: The Associated Press
By Dorie Turner
ATLANTA — States are cutting hundreds of millions from their prekindergarten budgets, undermining years of working to help young children — particularly poor kids — get ready for school.
EXCERPT FROM: ABC 2
By Kelly Groft
Baltimore - Pre-K is an exciting and scary time for mom dad and the new student. So for everyone there are things you can do to make the first day easier.
EXCERPT FROM: News 8
By STAFF
WASHINGTON (WAVY) - The Defense Department announced Friday it is adjusting its child care fees, adding categories for its highest income earners, to compensate for six years without fee range increases.
EXCERPT FROM: WJBD Radio
By STAFF
Calling it the most difficult decision she's ever had to make, Regional Superintendent of Schools Keri Garrett has decided to pull the plug on the Pre-K program operated by her office. That means Pre-K will no longer be available to more than 300 kids in Marion, Clinton and Washington Counties. A total of 21 people will also lose their jobs.