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Gainesville schools ponder expanding Pre-K to all elementaries

New Holland Core Knowledge Academy pre-k teacher Lauren Garrett reads a book to students Wednesday, Dec.13, 2017. Gainesville City Schools is considering expanding pre-kindergarten classes to all schools. - photo by Scott Rogers

12162017 PRE 1.jpg — New Holland Core Knowledge Academy pre-k teacher Lauren Garrett reads a book to students Wednesday, Dec.13, 2017. Gainesville City Schools is considering expanding pre-kindergarten classes to all schools. - photo by Scott Rogers

Pre-K provides more than just a basic introduction to school. It helps nurture young minds by teaching structure, play and literacy — the foundation for education — Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Jeremy Williams said. “It introduces kids to school in a very positive way,” he added.