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January 13, 2013
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Yoncalla schools focus on early learning

YONCALLA — There are certain skills kindergarten teacher Kaaron Lyons wishes all children had before they started school. She ticks off a list. Students should be able to sit still, write their names, recognize letters, enjoy being read to and used to interacting with kids their age. This is what the Yoncalla Elementary School teacher looks for, but doesn’t always see. “We’re finding that a lot of kids are coming in, and they don’t even know the ‘ABC’ song,” Lyons said. “There are some times I have to spend six weeks on the introductory curriculum when it should take three …

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