Academic Supports

Staffing classrooms with a highly skilled early learning teacher who is using an evidenced-based curriculum will help young children recover from the lost learning opportunities of the past year, reach their full potential, and develop a love of learning. Because young children's brains are developing so rapidly, Pre-K and K, in particular, offers a unique opportunity to help students make giant leaps in progress—-but only if the instructional approach aligns with the way young children learn best, through active play in an intentionally designed learning environment. With this approach we can support children’s learning and reduce long-term achievement gaps. It has never been more important than now to ensure early childhood teachers are steeped in high-quality early learning practices.