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Every morning, students in the Early Excellence Program in north Denver start their day with a song in Spanish and English. Story time and reading circles also happen in the two languages. Kids are encouraged, but never forced, to speak both.
These are some of the ways teachers at this highly-rated preschool try to give students a strong foundation in their home language as they prepare for school — something researchers agree is helpful for young bilingual learners.
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NEWS RELEASESIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD*************************Do you have a child turning four in 2024? If so, it’s time to register for kindergarten in the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).
Children turning four in 2024 can start school this September.
Families can start the registration process on the SCDSB website. When you’ve completed the online form, your child’s school will contact you to finalize the registration. To find out which school your child will attend, use the home school locator tool.
New this year, the SCDSB invites families with children entering kindergarten in 2024-25 to subscribe to Kindergarten Connections. This… Read More
“This is the most important bill signing that we’re doing,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at a ceremonial bill signing at Daniels Canyon Elementary School.
He and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson signed several bills Wednesday.
Among them was HB 477 Full-day Kindergarten Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Robert Spendlove of Sandy.
“It essentially makes all-day kindergarten available to every student in the state. It gives full funding for all-day kindergarten throughout our state,” Spendlove said.
Cox said it’s taken 20 years for the bill to finally come together, adding that it will make a major difference for Utah’s students.
“The teachers… Read More
