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District reports growth in early-childhood programs and rising demand for GSRP classrooms
Summary
Presenters told the board that the district expanded free GSRP classrooms this year (from 8 to 18), is serving hundreds of preschool-age children and has more than 400 families interested for 2026–27; staff asked for more space and said programs are funded through Wayne County Act 18 and per-pupil allotments.
District early-childhood staff presented program highlights to the board showing substantial recent growth and a push to expand access.
Presenters said the district increased free preschool (GSRP) classrooms from 8 to 18 and that those classrooms served approximately 324 students this year, up from about 140 the prior year; administrators said the program is fully funded through Wayne County Act 18 per-pupil allotments and that the district provides additional staffing and supports. EarlyON…
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