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 | Supporting State Child Care Efforts with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds

April 13, 2010
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Fact Sheet | Early Childhood and After School Appropriations Update - August 2009

August 19, 2009

NWLC Early Childhood and After School Appropriations Update August 2009

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The Senate expects to take its bill to the floor in September. (The 2009 federal fiscal year runs out on September 30.) Some programs did not receive increases of significant increases compared to current levels because they were included in the ARRA (stimulus) legislation that covers fiscal years 2009 and 2010.

Highlights of the bills include:

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Fact Sheet | Federal Guidance for States on Implementing Economic Recovery Provisions Related to Early Care and Education and Grant Opportunities

June 24, 2009

Federal Guidance for States on Implementing Economic Recovery Provisions Related to Early Care and Education and Grant Opportunities

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Fact Sheet | The Prepare All Kids Act

April 15, 2009
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Webinars & Presentations | Governance Issues Related to Prekindergarten / Child Care Collaborations

October 08, 2008
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