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Jeff Bezos Introduces the Bezos Academy, His First Tuition-Free Preschool

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Sep 25, 2020

Jeff Bezos is opening his own pre-school.

The first Bezos Academy is meant to be part of a network of free preschools and will open by next month, 19^th October.

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This classroom is just the beginning. The @bezosacademy opens its doors on Oct. 19th. This one in Des Moines, WA, is the first of many free preschools that we’ll be opening for underserved children. Extra kudos to the team for figuring out how to make this happen even amidst COVID, and to Wesley Homes for stepping up with the facility.

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On Instagram, Bezos wrote, “This one in Des Moines, WA, is the first of many free preschools that we’ll be opening for underserved children. Extra kudos to the team for figuring out how to make this happen even amidst COVID, and to Wesley Homes for stepping up with the facility."

This programme will be supported by Bezo’s Day One Fund.

The first Bezos Academy will open in Des Moines, WA, on October 19, 2020. According to the Bezos Day One Fund Logo, the Montessori-inspired preschool will offer year-round programming, five days a week, for children 3-5 years old. Admissions will prioritize low income families.