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Dear Neighbor, The Michigan presidential primary happened earlier this week on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024! Many of you took advantage of the increased access to absentee or early voting made possible through the legislative action taken by Senate Democrats to secure and...
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“According to the Education Commission of the States, 17 states and the District of Columbia require some form of mandatory kindergarten.
Bill sponsor Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) hopes Michigan joins that group of state as Governor Gretchen Whitmer pushes for free preschool.
“If we’re going to move toward universal pre-k, it’s a good idea that kids don’t skip kindergarten,” Sen. Polehanki pointed out.
The state currently projects approximately 95 percent of Michigan five-year-olds are already enrolled in kindergarten.
“I don’t expect this to be a big sea change in terms of early education. But, it’s going to set kids up for a lifetime of academic success and we think it’s a great idea,” Sen. Polehanki said.” ... See MoreSee Less
Kindergarten may soon become mandatory in Michigan
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“If we’re going to move toward universal pre-k for all, it’s a good idea that kids don’t skip kindergarten,”4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you, Dayna! As a long time early elementary teacher, I can tell you this is super important. It means all children will begin 1st grade on equal footing with the skills they need to succeed.
I was in Pre-K in the 80s. I loved it as a kid. We focused mainly on reading, motor skills, hygiene, and how to respect each other. I don't know what it's like now. I can't imagine it hindering growth in any way. If anything it instilled in me a love for reading that has continued to this day.