Michigan has introduced a new curriculum for its universal preschool program.
Kyland Hall, a reporter for WSBT 22, wrote the following paragraph:
As families across Michigan eagerly anticipate the rollout of the state’s new universal preschool program, we step inside a preschool to catch a glimpse of what’s in store.
All 4-year-olds in Michigan are now eligible for free preschool.
Under the Great Start initiative, schools will receive fresh resources to aid in facilitating the transition.
The state will pay for every preschooler’s tuition.
For the first time, parents are being provided with the chance to enroll their children in preschool for free this year.
The concept of universal Pre-K is accompanied by an innovative curriculum.
Montessori education provides a structured approach to help children concentrate on a task independently.
Previously, the GSRP solely offered cost-free preschool services to underprivileged families and established curriculum standards. However, presently, individuals from all economic backgrounds can avail themselves of these services.
Qualified schools in Michigan receive funding for their staffing needs, including teachers.
We will provide a diverse curriculum ranging from play-based learning to more structured, focused instructional periods.
According to Mary Wardlaw, the owner of the Montessori Children Center, lead teachers must possess a bachelor’s degree or be working towards obtaining a degree in early childhood education. Additionally, their assistants are required to have a minimum of a Child Development Associates credential, also known as a CDA.
The enrollment at St. Joseph’s Montessori center has doubled, and an impressive 70% of its available spots have already been filled.
