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Residents press Abington Heights board to adopt full‑day kindergarten; district says it is studying options
Summary
Parents and residents urged the Abington Heights School Board on Nov. 5 to set a formal planning process and timeline to implement full‑day kindergarten, arguing the change would advance equity and help working families.
Parents and residents urged the Abington Heights School Board on Nov. 5 to set a formal planning process and timeline to implement full‑day kindergarten, arguing the change would advance equity and help working families.
During the public comment period, several speakers described research and local conditions they said favor full‑day kindergarten. "Currently, Abington Heights is the only school district in Lackawanna County without a full day kindergarten program," said Ryan Griffiths, a South Avenue Township resident and parent. He told the board that neighboring districts provide substantially more instructional hours and urged officials to begin planning now so a transition could be in place by the 2027–28 school year.
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