Parents weigh in on PreK for All
Parents across the state are taking note and feeling excited about what Pre K for All means for their little ones. And they have shared feedback on the proposed program at listening sessions across the state.
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A first-of-its-kind fellowship program in the state will provide Northern Michigan University students with hands-on experience in economic and community development in the Upper Peninsula, while also encouraging them to pursue careers in those fields and make the U.P. their home.
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Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
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“Creating partnerships is important in this industry because these partnerships provide new avenues for our students who are training to join the marine workforce,” says Nikki Storey, president of the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
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ARPA funding had brought a stabilization to early childhood care that needs to be maintained.
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