NEWS & EVENTS

News, stories, and data about the benefits of high-quality Pre-K come faster than a four-year-old can pedal a tricycle! Keep up with the latest here.

news releases

July 22, 2024

The Pre-K Priority Demonstrates Strong Year 1 Results for County and City-Funded Initiative to Establish a Model for High-Quality Pre-K in Forsyth County

The Pre-K Priority is demonstrating that investments in Pre-K educators and classrooms can have a major impact on kindergarten readiness and teacher retention.

February 8, 2024

Pre-K Registration Now Open for Free, Public Programs in Forsyth County

February 1 marked the opening of Forsyth County’s Pre-K registration window for free, public Pre-K programs.

July 27, 2023

The Pre-K Priority Selects 32 Pre-K Classrooms for Innovative Initiative to Support Early Childhood Educators, Young Learners and Families in Forsyth County

The Pre-K Priority is putting its $4 million in ARPA grant funds into action with the selection of 32 local Pre-K classrooms.

April 25, 2023

Applications Open for Pre-K 2-Year Model Cohort

Applications from licensed, private/independent Pre-K providers are now being accepted to the model cohort of 30 Pre-K classrooms.

March 23, 2023

Recognizing High-Quality Pre-K Depends on a Strong Pipeline of Future Educators, The Pre-K Priority Launches “Be First” Online Resources

Includes timely information on local early childhood educator options through WS/FCS, Forsyth Technical Community College and Winston-Salem State University.

February 22, 2023

It’s Pre-K Registration Time! The Pre-K Priority Encourages Families to Learn about their Local Pre-K Options

February 1 marked the opening of Forsyth County’s Pre-K registration window, and families with children who will be four years old by August 31, 2023 are encouraged to apply.

February 6, 2023

The Pre-K Priority Awarded $350,000 from City of Winston-Salem for Local Initiative to Support Pre-K Classrooms and Educators

The Pre-K Priority received $350,000 in ARPA grant funds from the City of Winston-Salem to further support funding of a two-year project.

September 23, 2022

The Pre-K Priority and its Community Partners Approved for $3.7 Million ARPA Grant to Support High-Quality Pre-K Classrooms and Educators in Forsyth County

The Pre-K Priority will receive its first public funds in support of local Pre-K classrooms and educators.

March 9, 2022

The Pre-K Priority Launches Community Campaign Encouraging Local Families to Register for Pre-K

Initiative wants to see children back in Pre-K classrooms after 30 percent drop in enrollment statewide due to COVID-19 pandemic.

June 8, 2021

Announcing the Forsyth County Early Education Task Force

It’s official, Forsyth County has an Early Education Task Force!Task Force members have been selected to represent an array of stakeholder sectors and demographics.

December 8, 2020

The Pre-K Priority Hosts Community Conversation on Dec. 14 Highlighting the Economic Benefits of Pre-K for all Four-Year-Olds in Forsyth County

“If we are truly committed to a robust and vibrant community, we must ensure our children have access and opportunity to high-quality early learning experiences.”

November 13, 2020

The Pre-K Priority Presents a Community Screening of “Starting at Zero: Reimagining Education in America”

Award-winning documentary available via free, virtual screening from Nov. 15-29

September 15, 2020

The Pre-K Priority Releases Equity Report and Expands Community Conversation Series

Community coalition aims for expanded access to Pre-K for all four-year-olds in Forsyth County.

April 9, 2019

The Pre-K Priority Announces Campaign to Give Every Forsyth County Four-Year-Old Access to High-Quality Pre-K

Early childhood advocates, local leaders come together to support quality early childhood education for all children.

pre-k priority IN THE NEWS

Forsyth Family Magazine
April 1, 2020

Make Pre-K our Community Priority

Forsyth Family Magazine
June 1, 2019

Making Pre-K a Priority in Forsyth County

Triad City Beat
April 11, 2019

Universal Pre-K Set as a Goal for Forsyth County

Spectrum News
April 10, 2019

Pre-K Priority Press Conference

WXII
April 10, 2019

Pre-K Priority Press Conference

Media Contact

Michelle Speas
mspeas@familyservicesforsyth.org