In a recent article by Education in America Hawaii Expands Preschool Opportunities, Govenor Abercrombie is increasing the attendance in preschool. "60 percent of the kindergarten classes in Hawaii had a majority of students who were unprepared for school." Students are not ready for kindergarten unless they go to preschool.
Govenor Abercrombie states "Hawaii is one of the 11 states without a government-funded preschool program." Less than 60 percent of students attend preschool and the kids are suffering. It is not fair to the students;they are not ready for actual school. This causes their mind not to explore as far as it can and this hurts them more and more.
"A child who enters kindergarten without first attending preschool may not have the prerequisite knowledge for success in school, and may be less likely to have the necessary social and behavioral skills." Also, without social skills a student is less likely to make friends and will be an outcast by him or herself. This hurts them in knowledge and friend wise and they should go to preschool.
"This ensures that students are prepared to kindergarten ready to learn."States Governer Abercrombie. Willing and able students is what this country needs to inhance our ablilities and prepare them for the real world.
I started preschool late and I was extremely awkward in my kindergarten class. I had no friends and sat by myself. It was a very lonely time.
So, students should attend preschool at the earliest time possible if they can.
