In North Texas, though, some local school districts have opted to open their pre-K-4 classrooms to additional children who don’t meet this state criteria, in what’s known as a universal program.

Although Texas does not have a statewide universal pre-K program, some districts have expanded eligibility requirements locally.

Sampson County’s Board of Education would do well to put the brakes on any thoughts of eliminating its Pre-K program. In fact, members shouldn’t even consider lowering the ax on the number of allotted ...

The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau (G-E-T) School District is planning to expand its half-day, 4K early childhood programming to a full day, five days a week. The goal is to help students get a jump start ...