TULSA, Okla. – Oklahoma remains one of the few states in the U.S. that offers universal Pre-K access for families. Research tied to Oklahoma children shows that those early classroom years can shape everything from behavior to future success.
For many Oklahoma kids, Pre-K is their first classroom experience. It could be their first time sharing toys, writing their name or even sitting still long enough to listen to a teacher.
“And in Pre-K, they learn those important social skills like how to be a part of a classroom, how to share, how to problem solve, how to wait,” said Jordan Sheffield, a Tulsa Public Schools Director of Early Childhood Education…