Dallas Elementary School invites families to its Preschool Screening and Kindergarten Round-Up on April 30. The daylong event, open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., provides a chance to introduce children to the school environment and begin their educational journey.

Local preschool programs in Spokane, Washington, are turning children away as state budget cuts reduce their capacity. Administrators say the funding shortfall limits access to early education, impacting families across the community. The outlook raises concerns about the long-term effects on children who miss critical developmental opportunities.