Michigan's Pre-K for All hits all 10 quality marks for 8th year: MiLEAP reports
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– (MiLEAP) announced that Michigan's PreK for All program has reached all 10 quality benchmarks for the 8th year.
Michigan is one of five states to meet all 10 of the National Institute for Early Education's quality benchmarks for PreK.
According to the mission statement, the quality standards research provides data-driven information that identifies what factors contribute to high-quality early education and the barriers to achieving high-quality early education.
'Every child deserves access to a high-quality education, and I am proud that Michigan's PreK for All program has yet again been recognized as a top program nationwide,' said Governor Whitmer in a news release to 6 News. 'All Michigan four-year-olds are eligible to enroll in free, high-quality PreK, giving them a solid academic foundation while saving their families $10,000 per year. I will continue to work with anyone to set up more of our kids for lifelong success by making strategic investments in early learning.'
The Great Start Readiness Program is the state's main PreK for All program that also includes Head Start, developmental kindergarten, and early education.
'We are proud that Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program is one of only 5 states to meet top benchmarks for quality,' said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP in a news release sent to 6 News. 'Early learning experiences are critical to children's development and success. MiLEAP is committed to working with partners across the state to expand access to PreK for All and maintain the highest standards for quality.'
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