Early Learning Academy Centralizes Putnam County Pre-K
Putnam County Educators bust at work finalizing plans for the county’s new Early Learning Academy, which will bring together pre-K programs across Cookeville. PreK–4 Instructional Supervisor Dr. Diana Wood said the school system has operated pre-K programs for over 20 years. Wood said the new facility will help focus education on young learners and free up […]
Stones And Logs Shape Early Learning Academy Playground
Putnam County Schools swapping traditional chutes and ladders with stones and logs to provide pre-K students with a unique outdoor environment. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district is opening bids for the project at the new Early Learning Academy. Martin said the construction package includes a basic design with several additional […]
Jackson Gets Grant To Help Students With Disabilities
The Jackson County School District received a $30,000 grant designed to help students with disabilities enter the pre-K program. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the grant will provide instructional supplies. Hardy said the grant will also allow teachers in the district to receive professional development training so they are better equipped to work with […]
Putnam Co. Pre-K Accepting Applications
Putnam County Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year starting July 30th. Pre-K through 4th grade Supervisor Jill Ramsey said she encourages parents to enroll their children in pre-k instead of daycare, because they learn skills that set them up for success in kindergarten. “Pre-K is much more specific in the skills […]
Putnam Pre-K Enrollment Down
Putnam County’s Pre-K enrollment for the fall is nearly 350. Normally this time of year it is over 400. Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey said she believes parents are hesitant to send their four-year-olds to school because of the pandemic. “It’s lower than normal but, however, a lot of times we will pick up kids after […]
