as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
a single father with two children in prekindergarten
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Families with children in prekindergarten through sixth grade would now be allowed to stay in the same shelter after reaching their second 60-day limit.
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
His predecessor, Bill de Blasio, made enacting universal prekindergarten his signature policy.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The budget provided $830,000 for creating seven new sections of full-day prekindergarten to the school district, which fulfills part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s early childhood education requirements.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
In the 2023-24 school year, 47 sixth graders attended Sanchez Elementary School — the fewest students at any grade level, excluding prekindergarten, according to Texas Education Agency data.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
His predecessor, Bill de Blasio, made enacting universal prekindergarten his signature policy.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The budget provided $830,000 for creating seven new sections of full-day prekindergarten to the school district, which fulfills part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s early childhood education requirements.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
In the 2023-24 school year, 47 sixth graders attended Sanchez Elementary School — the fewest students at any grade level, excluding prekindergarten, according to Texas Education Agency data.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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