LAist examines the hurdles and triumphs of California's ambitious universal preschool program, highlighting the need for adequate funding, space, and equitable access.
Cheerleaders from South El Monte High School walk past the school buses in a new all-electric fleet for the El Monte Unified High School District. The LAist education team this year worked to bring nuance to difficulties the state faces, and shine a light on solutions that can fly under the radar. And we'll be following up on them in 2025. Early childhood education, or TK, that is offered at public schools.
Next year, it will be available for all children who turn 4 by the start of the school year, and it’s a huge deal. In a state as big as California's, being an engaged parent or student requires knowledge about complex, interconnected systems. The LAist education team this year worked to bring nuance to difficulties the state faces, and shine a light on solutions that can fly under the radar. Here's some of what we learned along the way. pushed for more access to early childhood programs, or TK, that is offered at public schools. Next year, it will be available for all children who turn 4 by the start of the school year, and it’s a huge deal. California hasn’t added a new grade to the K-12 school system for as long as any of us have been alive! When fully implemented, it’s expected to become the largest free preschool program in the country. But there have been hiccups along the way.than other elementary school classes. They have to be bigger, have a play area, and a bathroom in the classroom or nearby. Four-year-olds have different bathroom needs developmentally, and when they have to go, they gotta go. So while districts might say they have space because of declining enrollments, it’s not always the right space. You can’t just stick a 4-year-old in a fifth grade classroom. And the biggest concern: Equity. We know that young kids' brains develop at a rapid rate, and early experiences have long-term impacts on them. Quality matters: Having teacher attention, having outdoor play space, having ways to learn through pla
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