According to the academy's website, the purpose of the schools is to increase 'access to early childhood education in under-resourced communities.'
“Our goal is to nurture the potential in every child to become a creative leader, original thinker, and lifelong learner by increasing access to early childhood education in under-resourced communities,” a statement on the website said.10-year lease agreement between the City of Houston and Bezos Academy
made last year. “The partnership is championed by the Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement which worked to place the preschools in Houston’s most historically under-resourced communities, ensuring every child will have equitable opportunities for education that propels them to a meaningful and successful future,” a news release read.
“We are happy to continue to work with Bezos Academy to fight for the future of all children, especially those within our Complete Communities,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “When we invest in our children, we are investing in a brighter and more equitable future for our city.”The student must be three or four years old by Sept. 1, 2023, to be eligible.
Eligibility is determined by family income. To be eligible for Bezos Academy, the child’s annual family income can be up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level .All locations are still accepting applications through 11:59 p.m. PST, Monday, June 5., and families will be notified of their status by
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