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KHON: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke expands “Ready Keiki” initiative

More keiki across Hawaii could soon have access to free preschool, thanks to the next phase of Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke’s “Ready Keiki” initiative.

On Monday, Luke unveiled plans to open 50 new pre-K classrooms over the next two years, with a focus on serving families in rural areas. The expansion is part of a long-term goal to offer universal preschool access to all Hawaii 3- and 4-year-olds by 2032.

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HNN: Public preschool classroom opens in South Kona

On Hawaii Island, a public preschool classroom is now open in South Kona.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and state Sen. Dru Kanuha, D-Kona, Kau, Volcano, recently visited the new classroom at Hookena Elementary.

It’s the second public pre-K classroom to open in West Hawaii since the launch of the Ready Keiki initiative, which now operates classrooms on all islands.

“Expanding preschool access on the Big Island and in rural communities is about equity and opportunity for both our keiki and their families,” Luke said.

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KITV: Ready Keiki expands in Kona; preschool access boosts community

Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and Senator Dru Kanuha had the chance to visit a new public pre-kindergarten classroom at Ho’okena Elementary School.

The new classroom at Ho’okena Elementary is the second public preschool to open on West Hawaii Island since the launch of the Ready Keiki initiative in January 2023. The Ready Keiki initiative aims to expand preschools statewide.

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Maui Now: New public preschools in Haʻikū and Kīhei mark firsts for respective Maui communities

Some of Maui’s youngest learners welcomed special visitors this week as Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visited new public pre-kindergarten classrooms at Haʻikū Elementary and Kīhei Elementary. Luke, who leads the state’s Ready Keiki initiative to expand access to preschool statewide, was joined by Sen. Lynn DeCoite and Rep. Terez Amato.

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Maui News: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visits Maui preschools

Maui preschoolers welcomed a special visitor this week as Hawai’i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visited new classrooms at Haʻikū Elementary and Kīhei Elementary. Luke, who leads the state’s Ready Keiki initiative to expand access to preschool statewide, was joined by state Sen. Lynn DeCoite and Rep. Terez Amato.

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KHON: New public preschool classrooms provides ‘testament to importance of early education’

Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, area legislators and students celebrated a milestone for Windward Oahu families after two new public preschool classrooms opened their doors in Kaneohe.

The two new classrooms at Benjamin Parker Elementary School are part of the Ready Keiki initiative, providing universal access to preschool and increasing access to early education.

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KHON: New public pre-K classrooms to open statewide

In August, the state will see the opening of 44 new public preschool classrooms, with at least one located on each island.

This expansion will create 820 additional seats, increasing the total number of preschool spots to 1,767 statewide. 34 of the new classrooms will be situated in Title I schools.

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HNN: State to open ‘historic’ number of pre-K classrooms ahead of new school year

The state will be opening what they call a “historic” number of public pre-K classrooms ahead of the new school year.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke made the announcement at Kuhio Elementary on Friday that 44 new classrooms will open statewide come August.

This is part of the “Ready Keiki” initiative led by the lieutenant governor, the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) and other partners to expand preschool services across the islands.

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