While Google Classroom had been around for years, when schools from Pre-K to universities were forced to shut down last year, there was an immediate need for a tool to enable remote education.

The state allocates millions to its First-Class Pre-K Program through the Department of Early Childhood Education. Recognized by many groups as one of the best programs in the country, it ...

Clay Thomley’s 4-year-old daughter has only been in pre-K classes at Wicksburg High School for about a week, but he’s already impressed with the progress she’s made.

The head of the program says Meck Pre-K is keeping current classroom levels because the demand to expand isn’t there. There are also staffing issues. The county hasn’t been able to easily hire ...

And by 2026, Vermont's public schools are expected to offer full-day pre-k classes for 4-year-olds for the entire school year. Brandy Levesque, early childhood special education coordinator for WSESU, ...

A pre-K expansion grant from the state is making it possible and will cover the cost of 20 kids in the program. The class will be for kids ages 3 and 4. Acceptance will be income-based.

For more information about the Strong Beginnings Pre-K program, contact the Schofield Barracks (655-1819) or Aliamanu Military Reservation (836-7904) CDCs. RELATED STORIES ...

A pre-kindergarten classroom is scheduled to open at a Hempfield Area elementary school next week, the first of its kind for the district. The classroom will open Sept. 23 at West Hempfield ...