Governor Polis is celebrating the launch of his state-funded universal Pre-School program…
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The Chief Executive has been touring preschools, highlighting the program, but some reports say not everyone’s applauding him. About 9 thousand families believed they were getting full-day pre-K, then found out at the last minute, they’d only have their little ones cared for, for half a day. Polis is said to be blaming his team for unclear messaging, and he’s told some reporters that research shows some kids don’t need full-day pre-K. Then Wednesday, the Governor said this…
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At last check, more than 30 percent of the state’s universal pre-school slots were still open. That’s reportedly a problem for providers, many of whom say they’d expected to be fully funded, for full classes. Instead, the state will only reimburse them based on enrollment.