Alabama Pre-K

Alabama is being selected to participate in a new initiative aimed at integrating Family Child Care educators into state-funded pre-K programs. The Yellowhammer State is one of only four areas nationwide taking part in the project, which looks to make early childhood education more inclusive for families.

Birmingham has approved a $1 million redevelopment agreement with the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to support the renovation of the Northeast Y in Roebuck. This, as well as develop a 22-home Habitat Village in the surrounding area.

Gov. Kay Ivey is concluding her Back-to-School tour on Oct. 3, traveling to DeKalb County to tour pre-k classrooms at the Fort Payne Pre-K Center. Her visits featured a diverse collection of learning institutions across the state. This includes public schools, Turnaround schools, private schools and charter schools.

Tuscaloosa residents are preparing for a run that will support the city’s preschool education. The annual Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K, which is also referred to as the Mayor’s Cup, will take place Saturday, April 27.

The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education has expanded its operations and will add 69 new pre-K schools across the state. This will open the door for more than 1,200 children this fall.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey defended her decision announced last week to remove the Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.

The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education is adding 107 new Pre-K classrooms in 33 counties this fall.Gov. Kay Ivey made the announcement in a…