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Growing Strong: Resiliency, Mentorship and Citizenship in Early Learning

Growing Strong: Resiliency, Mentorship and Citizenship in Early Learning

by Tricia | Sep 24, 2026 | Families & Parenting, Featured

Children are learning much more than their ABCs and 123s in their early years. They also learn how to handle challenges, learn from others and be kind members of their community. These skills help children grow into confident, caring individuals. Resiliency is a...
Growing Strong: Resiliency, Mentorship and Citizenship in Early Learning

Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Star Early Literacy Assessment – How to Support Your Child

by Tricia | Sep 21, 2026 | Early Learning, Featured

As your child begins Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program, their teacher will learn more about their early reading skills through the FAST Star Early Literacy assessment. One of the first checkpoints in the program year is Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1)....

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