Students, educators speak out against Early Learning Center closure
EVERETT — Parents, employees and community members spoke out against the closure of Everett Community College’s Early Learning Center at a Tuesday board meeting.
Public commenters at the meeting said they hoped for the college to reconsider its decision and keep the center open. They also said the college should have included center staff and parents in discussions about its closure and provided more notice.
The college announced its decision to close the Early Learning Center in a May 8 letter. The center is expected to close by June 30. Administration at Everett Community College have said the closure is necessary because of a lack of available funding for the Early Learning Center.
“I ask you to stop looking at us as dollar signs,” Phala Richie, whose children attend the Early Learning Center, told the board during public comment. “Look at the faces of the parents, children and teachers involved and please rethink your decision.”
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