San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA Program Addresses Kindergarten Readiness Disparities
San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA program is tackling the disparities in kindergarten readiness among children from different income levels. The program offers 2,000 preschool seats, 80% of which are free for qualifying families, and employs a 'whole child' approach to education. This initiative is part of a broader trend in cities like Denver, New York, and Chicago, aiming to provide high-quality early education to low-income families. The program's success is evident in the higher third-grade math and reading scores of its graduates compared to state averages.