W.Va. tops in pre-kindergarten education

May 22—It’s the kind of educational ranking West Virginia officials actually don’t mind reading about. That’s because the Mountain State just placed near the top in the nation, in being able to provide pre-kindergarten education to its youngest students. West Virginia ranked sixth in those offerings to 4-year-olds, according to a recent study by the National Institute for Early Education Research, which is housed at Rutgers University. The Mountain State came in just behind the District of Columbia, Florida, Oklahoma and Iowa in the study, which was released last week. Hawaii was last on the list, among the 45 states…
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Kindergarten Orientation Events Coming to Elementary Schools

Your child’s first day at school is just around the corner! In May of each year, HWDSB elementary schools welcome families and children for Kindergarten Orientation. This event is a fantastic opportunity to get a glimpse into what September has in store. At Kindergarten orientation, you will have the opportunity to connect with your school’s caring team of educators, visit your child’s classroom, and learn about what the program has to offer. Please reach out to your local elementary school, or visit your home school website for more information about the event. If you haven’t yet registered for Kindergarten, please…
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