We’re The Pre-K Priority — a coalition of community organizations and individuals committed to improving the number of affordable, high-quality Pre-K programs available to all four-year-olds in Forsyth County.
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A high-quality Pre-K system is based on the principle of equity. A fair and inclusive educational system ensures that all students have what they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Read our report on equityEducators, parents, and community leaders discuss the importance of Pre‑K.
Of the approximately 4,500 four-year-olds in Forsyth County each year, approximately two-thirds are eligible for publicly-funded Pre-K based on family income, yet currently only half of those eligible children are enrolled due to insufficient state and local funding. At the same time, middle-class families struggle to find affordable, high-quality Pre-K programs. We can do better.
The Pre-K Priority educates and advocates for affordable, high-quality Pre-K programs in Forsyth County. We invite community support and input while seeking the commitment of public officials, business leaders, and neighborhood champions to bring about successful efforts to expand pre-k education.
Are you a Family, Friend or Neighbor providing care for young children in your home?
Access basic supports, engage with helpful learning resources, and connect with a community of caregivers and support organizations who are passionate about nurturing young minds.
Are you a high school student or someone considering a 2-year or 4-year program in Early Childhood Education?
We need people passionate about teaching young children and creating the foundation they need to grow and thrive. Teach Pre‑K and discover the joy of firsts.
Do you have a child who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2023?
Navigating the Pre‑K registration process can be tricky. Our registration page will point you in the right direction. You can also send us a message and we'll be in touch to help you find your way.
We want you to help us spread the word about how our community can benefit from high-quality Pre-K for every four-year-old.
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The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Task Force has published recommendations and a plan for the implementation of a Pre‑K system in Forsyth County.
Leer en EspañolAll children have the right to equitable learning opportunities that help them achieve their full potential in school, work, and life.
Investing in high-quality Pre‑K is a means of advancing social and racial equity in our educational system and enhancing the well-being and success of our increasingly diverse community.
Ensuring that every child begins school on track academically and socially is one of the best investments we can make as parents, employers, and citizens. Therefore:
I support access to affordable, high-quality Pre‑K for every 4‑year‑old in Forsyth County.
I support increasing the availability of high-quality Pre‑K programs in our community.
I support state and local governments making Pre‑K a priority in their annual budgets.
I value and appreciate our teachers, staff, and administrators, and thereby support compensation practices reflecting their importance to our community.
By signing this pledge, I agree that my name may be listed in publications of Family Services as a supporter of the Pre‑K Pledge.
Ensuring that every child begins school on track academically and socially is one of the best investments we can make as parents, employers and citizens. I support access to affordable, high-quality Pre-K for every 4-year old in Forsyth County.
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The Pre-K Priority is a collaboration of community organizations committed to early childhood education and supported by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.
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