Feb 5, 2024 · After helping students build toothpick houses and finish a dinosaur puzzle, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday met with educational leaders in Grand Rapids to talk about her vision for delivering free pre-K education for every 4-year-old in the state in the next state budget.

Signed a budget providing free breakfast and lunch to all of Michigan's 1.4 million public school students. Expanded access to free pre-K and community college to every Michigander, saving up to $35,000 over a lifetime and putting kids on a path to success.

Feb 5, 2024 · A Burton Elementary School preschool classroom in Grand Rapids was the backdrop for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s visit Monday to promote universal pre-K education for every 4-year-old in Michigan. “Doing this sets every child up for success," Whitmer said.

Feb 10, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled a plan designed for some Michiganders who may not be born yet. The governor announced Wednesday she's aiming to make pre-school free and...

Feb 6, 2024 · Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Grand Rapids Monday to promote one of the goals of her proposed budget for this year: free pre-K for all Michigan children.

Feb 5, 2024 · A Burton Elementary School preschool classroom in Grand Rapids was the backdrop for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s visit Monday to promote universal pre-k for every four-year-old in Michigan. “Doing this sets every child up for success.

Jul 26, 2024 · Whitmer first announced her “PreK for all” plan during her State of the State address earlier this year. It builds on the existing state-funded Great Start Readiness Program, which has made pre-K available to 4-year-olds from low-income families since the 1980s.

Feb 5, 2024 · Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited preschool classrooms at Burton Elementary Monday to see the difference pre-K is having on scholars in Grand Rapids as they begin their academic journey.

Feb 6, 2024 · GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke at a Grand Rapids elementary school Monday morning about her "Pre-K For All" proposal she outlined in her State of the State Address.

Feb 5, 2024 · GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stopped by Burton Elementary School Monday two weeks after outlining her plans to enroll every 4-year-old in pre-K at her State of the State address....