Friday, April 8, 2011

Universal Pre-K and Atlanta's Jewish Early Childhood Programs

As the URJ and ECE-RJ continue their talks and work about universal Pre-K, we here in GA are doing the same. GA’s Pre-K is funded through lottery dollars and classes of 20 children are funded at sites that are approved. Parents must enroll their child in one of these specific GA Pre-K classes. Programs that have a faith component may not apply for Pre-K funding/classes. The directors in Atlanta’s Jewish preschools are working towards resolution to be able to receive Pre-K funding since faith based primary and secondary schools are able to receive state tax dollars that families have re-allocated.

Read more about Georgia's Pre-K and their impact on the Atlanta's synagogues and early childhood programs at:
http://www.atlantajewishnews.com/schoolstories/atlanta-synagogues-feel-impact-state-government-funded-pre-k-program

Edye Summerfield, Director
The Temple Early Learning Center and Camp Minimac
Atlanta Georgia