RI Awarded $6 Million for Early Education
Thursday, December 01, 2016
Rhode Island preschool program will receive $6 million from the U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services through the Preschool Development Grant Program. The grant was announced by RI Congression delegation.
“This funding is great news for Rhode Island’s families. Ensuring high-quality early education is one of the most effective ways we can help Rhode Island children do better in school. All of Rhode Island’s children deserve access to preschool educations that set them up to succeed in school and compete for the high-paying jobs of the 21st Century. This report clearly demonstrates that our state is meeting its goals for improving access in high-needs communities, and this funding will help us continue to close the achievement gap and ensure all our children have the opportunities they deserve to build necessary skills and thrive academically," said Congressman David Cicilline.
Rhode Island is one of 18 states awarded funds to expand access to preschool for children from low-to-moderate-income families.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Early childhood education programs benefit families, communities, and our economy. We want every child to have a chance to start off strong and achieve their full potential. I am proud to have helped deliver these funds. Because we stood firm and staved off the elimination of funding for the Preschool Development Grant, more kids are going to get an opportunity to learn,” said Senator Jack Reed.
Investing Into Early Education
Over the last three years, the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have invested $750 million nationwide in expanding access to early education in 230 high need communities.
Rhode island is one of six states that met or substantially exceeded enrollment targets. Between the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years, the state increased the number of classrooms served from 17 to 33, representing 594 students.
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