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Most US parents struggle to find affordable preschool. One Texas city has them covered. [theguardian.com]

 

By Alexandra Villarreal, The Guardian, November 13, 2021

Even after Malik Johnson turned four years old, he would scream, trying desperately to communicate despite his speech delay.

His mother, Jennifer Emelogu, a former English teacher, knew he wouldn’t be ready for kindergarten.

So Emelogu transferred Malik from his daycare to Pre-K 4 SA, San Antonio’s grassroots model for high-quality early childhood education. Funded through a ⅛-cent local sales tax, the program has become a point of pride for the Texas city – a place where students and parents can actually get the support they need.

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