By Donna Beth Weilenman, Staff Reporter
Benicia Unified School District has been awarded $10,000 from First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission for a pre-kindergarten summer academy, Christina Arrostuto, First 5 executive director, said.
The BUSD share is part of $149,508 First 5 Solano is giving to eight school districts and educational agencies that have organized such sessions, Arrostuto said.
The academies are expected to help up to 425 Solano County children prepare for kindergarten, she said.