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Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help

The gap in kindergarten readiness is substantial when comparing reports from the poorest families and the wealthiest- approximately a 20% difference.
Cities like San Antonio are stepping in to boost improvement by expanding preschool opportunities for children from low-income families through programs like Pre-K 4 SA.
Students who have completed Pre-K 4 SA have scored higher than the state average on third grade math and reading, according to the Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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There are big gaps in which children are ready for kindergarten, data shows

Children from low-income families have less access to early learning opportunities. States and cities are funding preschool programs to help more students be kindergarten ready.

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Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows

This story was produced by the Associated Press and reprinted with permission. SAN ANTONIO — Sandra Mosqueda watched with an amused smile as her 2-year-old son, Atreus, began sweeping the floor with a miniature mop. Atreus is part of the inaugural class of infants and toddlers receiving free preschool in a citywide program in San Antonio, Texas. It’s something his mother doesn’t take for granted. As a child, she herself wasn’t able to start pre…

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