Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers.
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Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law
Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention.
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Alabama is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality standard benchmarks.
April 19, 2024
Governor: Alabama First Class Pre-K Program to expand
The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children.
June 21, 2023
House passes “first grade readiness” bill
Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade.
Child care providers, parents call for more Pre-K, child care funds
Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments.
April 11, 2023
Birmingham Talks receives national investment
Birmingham Talks focuses on improving kindergarten readiness by increasing interactive conversation between children and their caregivers.
February 15, 2023
Alabama House approves two education bills
One bill addresses reading proficiency in public schools and the other would require a child complete kindergarten or demonstrate readiness to attend first grade.
New data shows children using Waterford Upstart are exceeding mastery of subjects
Waterford Upstart is an in-home, kindergarten readiness program that provides personalized, online instruction 15 minutes a day.
January 6, 2022
Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding
New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children.
May 19, 2021