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Haddonfield is among the handful of New Jersey public school districts that do not offer full-day kindergarten, placing it in a stark minority.
Early Childhood Education project details
Early Childhood Education project details
Full-day kindergarten will be available in all neighborhood schools.
At Haddon Elementary: Adding a second-floor Media Center and moving the main office would result in four classrooms dedicated to kindergarten and preschool.
At Tatem Elementary: The addition of a second-floor Media Center and two classrooms, along with the renovation of the current Media Center, would result in four classrooms dedicated to kindergarten and preschool.
At Central Elementary: Incorporating the 1890s building (former administrative offices) would result in three additional classrooms and would allow us to assign four classrooms for preschool and kindergarten.
Early Education has a High Return on Investment
Early Education has a High Return on Investment
Data shows that extended learning time results in higher achievement. Additionally, early intervention to help struggling students provides a high return on investment by reducing the need for catch-up programs in later grades.
Special learning needs are addressed earlier
The need for pull-out programs in later grades decreases
More time is available for academic and social development
Full-Day kindergarten would provide an equivalent of 71 more school days for Haddonfield kindergarten students.
Full-Day kindergarten would provide an equivalent of 71 more school days for Haddonfield kindergarten students.
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