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Springdale reports strong kindergarten Jump Start participation; Young Elementary named a model STEM school
Summary
District staff reported 595 kindergarteners served by Jump Start across 16 of 18 schools and Young Elementary was recognized as one of 14 designated model STEM schools in Arkansas.
Springdale School District staff on Aug. 12 reported high participation in the district's kindergarten Jump Start program and celebrated Young Elementary's designation as a model STEM school in Arkansas.
District staff said 595 kindergarten students attended Jump Start this summer, with 16 of 18 schools offering the half‑day, one‑week program that focuses on routines and classroom procedures. Participation at individual schools ranged from roughly 30% to 75% of incoming kindergarten classes, staff reported.
"We feel strongly that we want our kindergarteners to come to school prepared for kindergarten," the presenter said,…
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