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Decatur outlines early‑learning center plan with goal to open fall 2027, leaders say
City Schools of Decatur Board Retreat · August 21, 2024
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Summary
District staff presented a proposed early‑learning center (cradle‑to‑career vision), describing a planning process, community engagement (PATH), a targeted fall 2027 opening, and priorities including sustainability, staff quality and neighborhood trust-building.
District leaders laid out an early‑learning center plan they said is intended to address readiness gaps that show up later in third‑grade literacy and beyond. Mary Earley and early‑learning staff described a four‑part approach emphasizing financial sustainability, community integration, high‑quality staff and…
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