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Gov. Orders Free Pre-Kindergarten for All Eligable At-Risk Children

August 11, 2011/

Gov. Bev Perdue on Wednesday ordered pre-kindergarten classes be open to all eligible at-risk children even if their families cannot afford new fees.

She said she would call upon the legislature to pay for the youngsters’ education if there isn’t enough money in the budget.

BY LYNN BONNER

Full Story: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/08/11/1404532/perdue-strikes-at-pre-k-fees.html

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