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For Hardin, Montana parents and students, public preschool program is important jump-start

February 20, 2017 /

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The Hardin program is more than child care while Hill works. It’s a social hub for her grandchild. It’s a jump-start on education for many students who, statistically, face long odds for success.

The preschool is one of a handful around Montana that cobble together local district funds and federal grant money to offer free child care and a free education to students. Montana is one of six states that dedicate no state funding to public preschool, and a $12 million ask from Gov. Steve Bullock appears stalled in this year’s legislature.

By MATT HOFFMAN [email protected]

Full Story: http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/education/for-hardin-parents-and-students-public-preschool-program-is-important/article_02e61265-6963-5298-8d62-fcafb0fb7794.html