29-05-2025
Gov. Ivey adds 55 new Pre-K-3rd Grade Classrooms to Expand Early Learning Efforts
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Gov. Kay Ivey's Office announced that 55 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade for the 2025-2026 school year.
The 55 additional classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning Program (P-3).
This expansion will increase the number of classrooms implementing the P-3 approach to 454 across 29 counties.
the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, is working to align instructional practices, assessments and leadership from First Class Pre-K through third grade.
'Each year, Alabama's P-3 approach continues to build momentum and grow to provide a smooth transition from pre-k to third grade. Through my Strong Start, Strong Finish initiative, we are setting the stage for lifelong success and empowering every child to reach their fullest potential,' said Governor Ivey. 'Strong students lead to a strong Alabama, and these learning efforts will ensure we continue to strengthen our schools and provide the best education for all students.'
The following schools in North Alabama are set to receive funding:
Highland Park Elementary in Colbert County
Webster Elementary in Colbert County
Parkside Elementary School in Cullman County
Hollywood Elementary in Jackson County
Kilby Laboratory School in Lauderdale County
Brindlee Mountain Elementary in Marshall County
Asbury Elementary in Marshall County
Sloman Elementary in Marshall County
'We are excited to welcome these new classrooms to the P-3 network of schools dedicated to aligning practices and learning environments to what research tells us works for young children,' said ADECE Secretary Jan Hume.
The Alabama Pre-K–3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) builds upon student success and narrows the achievement gap by expanding access to Alabama's high-quality pre-k model. P-3 is funded by the ADECE through the governor's Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative.
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