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Suffield board hears data showing many early-entry kindergarten waivers later need intervention
Suffield Board of Education · January 20, 2026
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Principal Gina Olearczyk reported that of 24 students waived in for 2024–25, 13 (54%) now need academic intervention; of 12 waived in this year, five (42%) already require intervention. The board discussed tightening assessments while complying with state law.
Principal Gina Olearczyk updated the board on Suffield’s kindergarten waiver process, which allows parents of children born Sept. 1–Dec. 31 to request early entry to kindergarten under state rules. Olearczyk said there has been no legislative change…
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