New United Way Program Aims To Level The Playing Field In The Classroom

Doug Erickson:

Some children arrive at kindergarten knowing the whole alphabet. Others have rarely seen a book.

Some can follow a series of instructions. Others can't concentrate long enough to stand still in a line.

Those differences in school readiness can mean some children have a huge advantage - while others are relegated to a lifetime of playing catch-up, educators say.

United Way of Dane County on Thursday announced a multi-year initiative to improve kindergarten readiness, with the ultimate goal of improving high school graduation rates and job skills.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 20, 2007 12:00 AM
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