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For nearly 20 years, fostering a love for reading with the youngest of Kansans has been promoted each November through the “Kansas Reads to Preschoolers” program.
“Early literacy is so important,” said Nikki Hansen, resource sharing librarian for the State Library of Kansas. “Preschoolers, they may not be reading yet, but with having books in the home, having a parent or guardian reading to them, it increases their vocabulary, it increases their readiness for kindergarten. Having someone read to them just encourages a love of reading in themselves.”
On Monday, Dec. 11, the Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force adopted its final report and presented it to Gov. Laura Kelly. This report outlines recommendations for how Kansas can streamline and strengthen administration of early childhood programs.
A new tool has been launched to help guide policy and measure the impact of early childhood services in Kansas.
The tables are being turned this week as early childhood educators in Kansas are being taught instead of teaching.
The Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force met on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to review and adopt its recommendations regarding how the state of Kansas administers early childhood programs.
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