Billionaire Bezos wants to bring free preschool to Everett

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EVERETT — A tuition-free preschool backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos could open in Everett this fall — and the billionaire might not pay rent, in exchange for community investments.

The Everett City Council is considering a 10-year lease with Bezos Academy to operate at city-owned Everett Station. The council could vote on the lease as soon as the next meeting Wednesday.

Bezos Academy wouldn’t pay rent but would be expected to make improvements to the 3,800-square-feet space, Everett Economic Development Director Dan Eernissee told The Daily Herald.

“They’ll be investing a lot in our community,” Eernissee said.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/amazon-billionaire-bezos-wants-to-bring-free-preschool-to-everett/

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1. Hoop-de-doo.

So much being made of him tossing them a fucking peanut husk.

[Budi]

2. Great concept. Any other mega Wa Company offering as much?

None ?

Well then, Thanks, Mr. Bezos.

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3. Council approves lease for Bezos Academy at Everett Station

EVERETT — Tuition-free preschool funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to move into city-owned property at Everett Station.

The Everett City Council unanimously approved a 10-year lease with Bezos Academy on Wednesday. Rent will be a dollar a month, for a total of $120 over the entire lease. In exchange, the preschool will improve the space and provide free year-round early education for families with incomes under 400% of the federal poverty level.

“I just know how darned important it is,” Councilmember Liz Vogeli said. “This is a very good idea and I’m very glad that the foundation is choosing Everett.”

Bezos Academy plans to have 12 faculty members and staff to educate and feed 60 children. A lottery determines admission, with preference for students who are homeless, in foster care or siblings of existing academy students.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/council-approves-lease-for-bezos-academy-at-everett-station/