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Parents and Reach Academy staff urge Buffalo Board to restore and expand UPK slots
Summary
Multiple parents, Reach Academy staff and a student told the Buffalo Board of Education they want the district to reinstate and expand Reach Academy's universal prekindergarten (UPK), citing long wait lists, high demand and procedural issues with a recent RFP site visit that they say penalized a temporary location.
Several parents, teachers and school leaders urged the Buffalo Board of Education on July 17 to reinstate and expand Reach Academy Charter School's universal prekindergarten (UPK) program, saying the district's recent award process left dozens of local families without access to subsidized preschool.
"Should grants intended for the most vulnerable among us be directed towards those who can't afford to pay?" a public commenter asked, saying funds meant for low-income families had been allocated to providers who charge tuition, including…
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