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Kent School District spotlights early‑learning gaps, proposes outreach and partnerships to expand preschool access
Summary
District leaders presented WA Kids readiness data showing a drop in kindergarten readiness, highlighted stronger outcomes for Title I preschool participants, and outlined next steps including community preschool fairs, partnerships and expanded family resources to increase preschool access and preparedness.
The Kent School District on Jan. 20 reviewed early‑learning data and outlined steps to expand preschool access and family supports after staff reported a decline in kindergarten readiness this year.
District associate superintendent Dr. Rebecca Kim and early‑learning staff told the board that WA Kids readiness for incoming kindergartners fell from about 45% last year to roughly 39% this year, with math showing the largest decline. Karen Stevens, assistant director of curriculum and instruction, said district Title I preschool cohorts at Park Orchard and Meridian showed stronger readiness: roughly 50% of Title I preschool attendees were rated ready in all six WA Kids domains compared…
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