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Today | 2020 Priorities
Secretary of Early Childhood Education Jeana Ross presented the agency’s annual report to the Alabama Legislature, highlighting accountability, outcomes, and results in First Class Pre-K, First Teacher Home Visiting, and P-3.
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Today | Partnership
“Now this is where the magic happens!” A North Dakota delegation is visiting Alabama to learn more about the nation’s highest quality state-funded pre-K program.
#PreK4AL
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Today | Partnership
A North Dakota delegation is visiting Alabama to learn more about the nation’s highest quality pre-K program, and we’re starting our morning with @SelmaSchools Kingston Elementary “Strong Start” First Class Pre-K! 🥇
#PreK4AL
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Highlight | @ALDailyNews
From @ALSRA: “A First Class Pre-K grant can be a much-needed source of funding to help child care programs improve the quality of early education for children in their care."
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Research | Return on Investment
@heckmanequation shows that investing in quality health, early learning and care from birth produces a 13% ROI per child per year, significantly higher than just investing in pre-k alone.
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Highlight | Pre-K Expansion
“To see the growth of these children from the beginning of school until now, they’re going to be so ready for kindergarten. It’s amazing what they’re doing in there," said Principal Dr. Kara Scholl.
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