The Pre-K to Prison Pipeline: How Systemic Failures Push Black Children Toward Incarceration

The Pre-K to Prison Pipeline: How Systemic Failures Push Black Children Toward Incarceration

The "Pre-K to prison pipeline" refers to a disturbing systemic trend where young children, particularly Black children, are funneled from early education into the criminal justice system through a combination of punitive school policies, socioeconomic disadvantage, and institutional bias. For Black

RSU 13 Launches Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for 2025–2026 School Year

Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13) has announced the introduction of a universal pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) program set to commence in the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative aims to provide accessible early childhood education to all 4-year-olds residing within the district, encompassing the communities of Rockland, Thomaston, Owls Head, Cushing, and South Thomaston. The program will […]