Charlotte leaders tour Alliance Center for Education amid preschool access concerns
Elected officials and advocates see firsthand challenges facing local Head Start and Pre-K programs Charlotte leaders from the city, county, and state were led by The Alliance Center for Education (ACE), a nonprofit that provides preschool access in North Carolina. The trip included elected leaders from all over North Carolina, and local funding partners. ACE leaders hope the trip will lead to increased funding and partnerships. The organization has operated for over 80 years and serves over 800 families. The federal government gives about $9 million annually, which has led to complications in the organization's operations. Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell said expansion of Meck Pre-K needs to be done due to capacity needs.
Publicado : hace 21 horas por Dedrick Russell en Politics Health Lifestyle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte ranks near the bottom nationally for preschool access, according to Beverly Research, and North Carolina ranks 27th in the nation. People with the power to change ... [3236 symbols]
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