Oxford Once Again Considering Full-Day Kindergarten Programs

The Oxford Board of Education is considering implementing a full-day kindergarten program for Oxford public schools, the Republican-American reports.

The district had previously explored the idea during the last budget cycle but it had been put on hold.

According to the paper, a full-day kindergarten committee comprising of board members will work alongside superintendent Ana Ortiz and other officials to get things in place when the time comes to plan the 2015-16 budget.

The preliminary cost of implementing a program would range from $500,000 to $550,000, the paper reports. Oxford is one of more than 20 districts in Connecticut that offers half-day kindergarten programs.

Read the full story at the Republican-American.

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