Oklahoma’s pre-kindergarten has lengthy been a vivid spot in schooling, and a brand new report out this week exhibits this system nonetheless shines. The state ranked second within the nation for entry amongst 4-year-olds and met 9 of the ten high quality benchmarks measured by the Nationwide Institute for Early Schooling Analysis at Rutgers College, which compiles the annual report.
For 2021, 64% of eligible 4-year-olds enrolled in pre-Okay, which is obtainable in each college district within the state. Solely the District of Columbia reported the next share. Whereas many states restrict pre-Okay enrollment by revenue, Oklahoma has supplied free pre-Okay to all kids since 1998.
Preschool enrollment declined in almost each state amid the coronavirus pandemic, however Oklahoma’s decline was smaller than in most states at about 6% p.c of 4-year-olds (see particulars about Oklahoma’s rating right here.)
The report highlights the state Schooling Division’s inclusion of preschool in its coronavirus restoration plan and the governor’s signing of the “Oklahoma Play to Be taught Act” in 2021, which inspires early elementary academics to let kids study by way of play.
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