Cut to pre-K program leaves WA school officials frustrated

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly 2,000 slots due to cuts state lawmakers approved earlier this year.

The state’s top schools official is slamming Democrats in the Legislature and Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson over the move, which will chop funding for the Transition to Kindergarten programs by 25%. Local school officials are frustrated, too, saying the program performs well and fills a critical …

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