Changes are underway at Pre-K 4 SA in preparation for its first class Monday.

With decades of experience in public education, this Women’s Leadership Awards honoree went from being a professor at Texas State University to leading Pre-K 4 SA, San Antonio’s early childhood development program.

Pre-K 4 SA is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year at its four education centers, in addition to its replication site, Gardendale Early Learning Program.

The early childhood initiative said the spread of COVID-19 has forced the decision to go 100 percent remote.

Pre-K 4 SA officials said the decision was made after consulting with the organization’s advising physician. The hope is to begin integrating in-person classes after Labor Day.

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Sarah Baray, CEO of “Pre-K for SA,” about the importance of early learning programs in mitigating education inequality.

Dr. Sarah Baray, CEO of Pre-K 4 SA, announced as a winner.

Pre-K 4 SA CEO Dr. Sarah Baray is one of the fellows selected for their exemplary leadership and work in early childhood within their communities.

In one sense, pre-K has won the day. In another sense, it may be yet another casualty of COVID-19.

The fellows selected for their exemplary leadership and work in early childhood within their communities include: Sarah Baray, Chief Executive Officer, Pre-K 4 SA, City of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas