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The Editor’s Notes
In Chapter 5 of EdNC’s book, Katie Dukes write about the role of public schools in early childhood education. “In North Carolina,” she writes, “public schools provide essential services to children and families well before they enter a kindergarten classroom.”
Did you know…
- At least 622 public schools are home to at least 1,102 NC Pre-K classrooms.
- Approximately 2,032 preschool classrooms are operated by public schools, regardless of funding source.
- Approximately 73 of 115 school districts offer services for children under age 5, independent of NC Pre-K.
- School districts provide itinerant exceptional children services to over 5,400 preschool children statewide.
To learn more about the role of public schools in educating our state’s youngest learners, EdNC reached out to every NC Pre-K contractor, interviewing more than half of them during the summer of 2023 by phone or email. Read our book to learn more about what we found.
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Facts & Figures: Education in North Carolina
The guide "provides a detailed look at data from across the North Carolina education continuum to promote data-informed decision-making by educators, advocates, and policymakers throughout the state." Read the rest
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