kindergarten

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.

Jacob Holmes

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May 20, 2024

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.

Jacob Holmes

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April 19, 2023

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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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February 24, 2022

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