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Parents and teachers urge district to expand after‑school care as TK seats grow
Summary
Parents and teachers told the Redwood City School Board that recent TK expansions are being undercut by limited after‑school options, asking the district to free campus space and partner with providers so families can make new placements practical.
Dozens of parents and educators told the Redwood City School Board on April 1 that classroom gains from new TK and Mandarin‑immersion seats risk being blunted by a shortage of after‑school care.
"Bilingual classes have proven to be effective and have helped many families," said parent Aida Vasquez, speaking for Garfield School families. "We are happy with what we have today, and we would like these programs to be maintained." Vasquez urged the board not to make changes that would harm bilingual learners.
Parents from Orion School and other sites echoed that concern. "The excitement of an accepted spot in…
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