Kindergarten Readiness: Closing the Town’s Achievement Gap Through Preschool Instructional Coaching
Every year, scores of Greenwich children begin kindergarten at a distinct, quantifiable disadvantage from their classmates. Though all Greenwich residents are entitled to the privilege that is our impressive public school system, many do not have access to high-quality early childhood/preschool education that sets them up for long-term academic success. Because of this they are more likely to spend the entirety of their elementary education trying to catch up to their classmates. As a community, shouldn’t we ensure every child in town has the opportunity to start kindergarten on a level playing field?
