NC Pre-K Spaces Still Open at Four Watauga County Sites

NC Pre-K spaces still open at four Watauga County sites

WATAUGA — The Children's Council of Watauga County is continuing to accept applications for the county's NC Pre-K Program. This state-funded initiative offers free pre-kindergarten education to eligible children in Watauga County.

Leader Akbari: Grocery tax repeal, universal pre-K, health coverage, public school funding and Pot for Potholes now define the November ballot – The Tennessee Tribune

NASHVILLE — Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, released the following statement Friday after Tennessee’s primary elections set the field for November: “Tennesseans are working hard, but too many families feel like their paychecks don’t stretch as far as they used to. Groceries, child care, health care, electricity and housing all cost more. This November, voters deserve a real conversation about what we can do to make life …

Shelby County Commission sets universal pre-k funding at ‘26 level; expects to revisit in the fall

Universal pre-K has been officially put on hold after the Shelby County Commission adopted an ordinance amendment that locks the county’s funding at the FY2026 level. Commissioners approved the item with a 11-0 vote. However, the revision may be short-lived. Outgoing commissioner and county mayor-elect Mickell Lowery has picked early childhood education as his top […]