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Passage of A through I good for children

Monique Lovato of Denver writes:

Mile High Montessori students, staff, board of directors, parents and supporters owe Denver voters a big ‘thank you’ for the passage of issues A through I and especially 1B. We serve nearly 1,000 kids a year, mostly in city facilities. Quality early childhood education is expensive for most families and would be out of reach for the families we serve except for a delicate balance of parent fees, private donations, and local, state, and federal investment that doesn’t provide for building improvements.
The passage of 1B means our kids will play on safer playgrounds, learn in more comfortable classrooms and have continued funding because our facilities won’t impede quality scores. Our teachers and cooks are grateful as well. Clean, cheerful, functional classrooms and kitchens boost their morale.
All this adds up to school readiness for children that could start off on the short end of an achievement gap that never closes, but the children we serve leave us on a level playing field with their more privileged peers.

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