approving a resolution in May<\/a> that stated that the board is in favor of fighting for more funding for early education.<\/p>\nA report at the board’s Nov. 14 workshop stated that just 135 of 351 (38 percent) students entering kindergarten this fall met the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development’s benchmark for readiness. This metric includes factors such as communications, literacy, motor development and more.<\/p>\n
Board President Brian Holst said a request for this money fits with the board’s priorities, and Vice President Josh Keaton said he felt this would move the district in the right direction. Andi Story, the board’s clerk, concurred.<\/p>\n
“I just feel like I do want to advocate for the money that they have budgeted for student needs to stay with the district if possible. …We have needs for early learning and I feel like it’s appropriate to ask,” Story said.<\/p>\n
\n• Contact reporter Alex McCarthy at 523-2271 or alex.mccarthy@juneauempire.com. Follow him on Twitter at @akmccarthy.<\/b><\/p>\n
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