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Trustees approve expanding free Trailblazer early‑literacy classrooms; board authorizes up to two new sections
Summary
After a presentation showing improved kindergarten readiness, the board authorized the use of interlocal funds to add up to two Trailblazer early‑literacy sections (one likely at Rattlesnake) to meet screening demand; district staff will manage staffing and budget timing.
The board authorized the district to expand Trailblazer early‑literacy programming by up to two classrooms, approving use of interlocal funds to cover initial staffing costs subject to later budget reconciliation.
Barbara Frank, the district's early-literacy leader, explained the Trailblazer model (free, five‑day classroom programming for qualifying four‑year‑olds) and presented data showing improved kindergarten-entry assessment scores among children who attended MCPS Trailblazer classrooms.…
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