(WXYZ) — Inside the home of a Romulus family, where Beyond the Bell Pre-K is based, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer read to kids on Wednesday and stressed support of free pre-k education.

As for the school budget in Michigan being unresolved this late, the governor says, "I’m concerned about it. Schools need to get started.”

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Parent Samuel Miller emphasized to me why his son thrives from an early start, he’s now 4 years old.

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“I’m very active in his extracurriculars and education life," said Miller.

Owner of the Beyond the Bell, Michelle Cook, highlighted how her program is making a difference for kids with early support, learning and healthy mea

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