Michigan Approves Every Child Ready Curriculum for State PreK Program

The curriculum, developed by the nonprofit Collaborative Classroom, emphasizes a mix of individualized instruction and purposeful play. According to state officials, the program met the rigorous standards required for the Great Start Readiness Program, which is frequently cited for its high national rankings. Kelly Stuart, president and CEO of Collaborative Classroom, noted that the approval provides educators with specific resources intended to nurture early learners and stabilize their trajectory toward kindergarten success.

Data from classrooms already using the curriculum shows that 89 percent of participating children reach kindergarten readiness, significantly outpacing the 47 percent national average. Beyond student performance, internal metrics indicate that 90 percent of teachers reported increased confidence following their training. This curriculum joins other Collaborative Classroom materials already vetted by the state, including the K–5 Collaborative Literacy program approved in 2025. Jeremy Hyler, senior manager of educational partnerships in Michigan, emphasized that this move creates a coherent instructional path, allowing students to transition seamlessly from PreK through fifth grade using aligned academic strategies.