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Alabama Expands Top-Rated Pre-K | Birmingham News
Alabama is rolling out 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to give more four-year-olds a top-tier early education foundation. This nationally acclaimed program—recognized as the best state-funded pre-K for 20 years—uses proven methods to boost kindergarten readiness, with kids in the program outperforming peers in reading, math, and attendance. Despite its success, only 40% of Alabama’s four-year-olds were enrolled last year, so this expansion targets wider access across all 67 counties. With over 24,000 children already served and new spots in counties…
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