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Gov. Whitmer: Not Appropriate to Have 30 Kids in a Kindergarten Class

A three-month investigation by Detroit News reporters found shocking class sizes in schools across the state. 
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Amazing Metro Detroit Schools That Should Be on Your Radar

Find top Metro Detroit schools worth your attention—sponsored picks that support every learner from preschool to high school.
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Macomb County Hosts Preschool Family Event This May

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Explore Great Schools in Metro Detroit

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Young Fives at Grosse Pointe Public Schools: A Bridge Between Preschool and Kindergarten

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Early Education

Early Enrollment in Quality Child Care Benefits Infants and Toddlers Long-Term, Study Shows

This new research emphasizes the importance of enrolling your littles one early in child care.
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Why Preschool Is Important and 5 Ways to Choose the Right One

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Early Education

What Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

Academic skills are only half of what preschoolers should know. Here's a checklist of the other skills that every 3- to 5-year-old should be working on.
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Early Learning Promotes Kindergarten Readiness

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Early Education

Everything You Need to Know About Universal Pre-K in Michigan

Read on for details about the Build Back Better Act.
Early Education

When to Start Kindergarten: The Pros and Cons of Early and Late Entry

What's the right time for your young child to start school? Metro Detroit early childhood experts weigh in on when to start kindergarten.
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Tech Time Blends Learning and Fun at Gilden Woods

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