Governor Patrick's "Readiness Project" Includes Universal Pre-K and Full-Day Kindergarten

EEA commends Governor Patrick for appointing Paul Reville as Secretary of Education, overseeing the newly created Executive Office of Education. Paul is a member of EEA's Campaign Advisory Committee and uniquely qualified to lead the next phase of education reform, including implementation of universally-accessible, high-quality pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten.

>Read EEA's press release on Paul Reville's appointment.

>Read Governor Patrick's press release on the appointment.

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On January 15, 2008, the Readiness Project Leadership Council released an Interim Update as a first step in mapping out a strategic plan for education reform. The Interim Update highlights early education and care as one of three areas that warrant immediate attention and investment.

Read the entire Interim Update.

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In October 2007, in order to inform his comprehensive education reform "Readiness Project," Governor Patrick hosted a town hall-style meeting on early education and care with Representative Patricia Haddad and EEC Commissioner Ann Reale at Somerset High School.

Early education and care supporters made a strong showing, sending a powerful statement to Governor Patrick in support of high-quality universal pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten.

View the power point presentation the early education and care subcommittee use to make the case for high-quality early education for all.

View press from the Governor Patrick's early education town hall meeting.

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In September 2007, Governor Deval Patrick appointed over 150 citizens from across the state, from a multitude of professional disciplines, to serve on 13 subcommittees of the Readiness Project Leadership Council.

The Readiness Project's mission is to develop a strategic plan to implement the Governor's vision for education in the Commonwealth. The subcommittees have been asked to address specific issues - including early education and care, long-term funding, curriculum alignment, and recruiting and retaining educators - and will offer both interim and final reports with recommendations for state action in November and February, respectively.

View the complete list of appointments, including the Early Education & Care subcommittee.

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In August 2007, Governor Patrick launched his strategic plan for education reform by appointing 21 members to lead the "Readiness Project." The Readiness Project Leadership Council Chairs are: Jackie Jenkins-Scott, President, Wheelock College; Tom Payzant, former Superintendent, Boston Public Schools; and Joseph Tucci, EMC Corporation Chairman & CEO.

Find out more about the Governor's plan and view the entire list of the Governor's Leadership Council Appointments.

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The Early Education for All Campaign is delighted that Governor Deval Patrick calls for universal pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten as part of his comprehensive education reform "Readiness Project," announced on June 1, 2007, at the University of Massachusetts-Boston commencement.

Read an article in The Republican about the Governor’s plan.