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Carmel expands UPK to eight sites, now serving 138 children; state funding rises above $1 million
Summary
Administrators told the board that the district now serves 138 Universal Pre-K students across eight partner sites and 12 classrooms, with state UPK funding rising from $250,000 last year to more than $1 million this year. The program uses the Core Knowledge curriculum and partners with local providers.
The Carmel Central School District on Oct. 21 reported substantial growth in its Universal Pre-K (UPK) program: the district is serving 138 UPK students across eight partner sites and 12 classrooms, nearly doubling its initial cohort and approaching the program—s funded capacity.
Dr. Kennedy, who presented the program update, said the district launched a full-day UPK program in January 2025 and has expanded during the year. "Over the course of the following months, we successfully…
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