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February 4, 2021
It’s called the Strong Beginnings program, aiming to help preschoolers who are considered at-risk.
“Strong Beginnings is a research grant that is looking into the benefits of two years of high quality preschool before entering kindergarten for at risk children,” said Amber Wilson, Early Childhood Coordinator for Benzie Central Schools and Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools.
The Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District received a grant to fund the Strong Beginnings program at Benzie Central Schools, along with Mancelona Public Schools and Munson Healthcare’s preschool program.
“The goal is to provide a whole child support for children at the 3-year-old age,” Wilson said. “Looking at their social-emotional development, their cognitive development, their literacy and math.”