South Carolina First Steps, the state’s public-private partnership for early childhood services, announced today that Ann Vandervliet has been named as its new executive director.

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At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, the KRA was administered to 53,354 incoming kindergartners across South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.

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As the owner and director of EduScholars Learning Center in Lake City, SC, Deon Cooper is dedicated to fostering a supportive and positive environment for his staff and students. He aims to empower every child to become a lifelong learner, excelling in all aspects of their lives. This month, we recognize Deon Cooper as a First Steps 4K Leader for his exceptional contributions to early childhood education.

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Certain experiences or conditions are associated with educational disadvantage upon entry into kindergarten. The South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees has identified a set of risk factors as those most likely to affect school readiness.

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