Prekindergarten

Investments in prekindergarten increase young children's access to early learning programs that help prepare them to succeed in school.

Highlights

Reports & Toolkits | A Strong Start Makes a Difference

September 13, 2013

Early Learning! Lots of people are talking about it and we wanted to hear from the educators and parents who regularly witness the powerful effects of high-quality early learning. We asked individuals across the country to tell us about their experiences and what early learning has meant to the children in their lives.

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Reports & Toolkits | Strong Start for Children Advocacy Toolkit

July 31, 2013

This toolkit provides the resources advocates and community leaders need to help keep early learning on the national policy agenda and to make the President's preschool proposal a reality. 

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Fact Sheet | High-Quality Prekindergarten Is a Wise Investment

March 8, 2013

Early education helps prepare children to succeed in school and in life. This fact sheet summarizes the beneifts of Prekindergarten.

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Fact Sheet | Governors’ 2013 State of the State Addresses: Mentions of Early Care and Education

March 14, 2013

A total of 27 governors (as well as the mayor of the District of Columbia) referenced early care and education in their 2013 state of the state addresses—an increase from 22 governors in 2012 and 17 governors in 2011. These governors recognize that early care and education helps prepare young children for future educational success, provides crucial support for parents, and strengthens our nation’s economy.  

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More Resources

Reports & Toolkits | A Strong Start Makes a Difference

September 13, 2013

Early Learning! Lots of people are talking about it and we wanted to hear from the educators and parents who regularly witness the powerful effects of high-quality early learning. We asked individuals across the country to tell us about their experiences and what early learning has meant to the children in their lives.

 Read more...

Reports & Toolkits | Strong Start for Children Advocacy Toolkit

July 31, 2013

This toolkit provides the resources advocates and community leaders need to help keep early learning on the national policy agenda and to make the President's preschool proposal a reality. 

 Read more...

Fact Sheet | The Washington Post Live: Governors and State Education Commissioners Link High Quality Early Learning Opportunities to Reading Success

June 07, 2013

This fact sheet summarizes the Washington Post forum on Third Grade Reading on June 4.

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Fact Sheet | President Obama’s Plan for Early Education: Questions & Answers

April 17, 2013

President Obama has proposed a comprehensive plan to increase access to high-quality early learning opportunities for children from birth to age five. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the proposal and about early care and education.

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Fact Sheet | Governors’ 2013 State of the State Addresses: Mentions of Early Care and Education

March 14, 2013

A total of 27 governors (as well as the mayor of the District of Columbia) referenced early care and education in their 2013 state of the state addresses—an increase from 22 governors in 2012 and 17 governors in 2011. These governors recognize that early care and education helps prepare young children for future educational success, provides crucial support for parents, and strengthens our nation’s economy.  

 Read more...