MECK Pre-K continues to expand this school year to meet growing demand for high-quality early childhood education in Mecklenburg County.

This expansion was made possible by additional funding from Mecklenburg County; county commissioners approved an additional $3.4 million in the county budget to fund 10 new MECK Pre-K classrooms and support other program enhancements.

“Thanks to the county’s continued investment, we’re able to offer more families access to high-quality pre-K that prepares their children for success in school and life,” said Mary-Margaret Kantor, chief early education officer for Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. Read the full story here.