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Policymaker Profiles

Leadership is critical to making pre-k a reality for our nation's three and four year olds. When a governor or other policymaker understands the importance of pre-k, they can raise the issue publicly and create discussion and action.

Despite budget deficits many state leaders are making pre-k a priority. Here are a few of the individuals who are putting children first in their states. If you would like to suggest a policymaker to be profiled, please submit your suggestion to info@preknow.org.

Governor, New Mexico
See how a southwestern governor fought to triple the number of children with access to pre-k in his state.

Gobernador, Nuevo México
Vea cómo un gobernador del suroeste luchó para triplicar el número de niños con acceso a la educación pre-kindergarten en su estado.

State Superintendent of Education, Louisiana
Learn about one chief state school officer's commitment to creating hope for children in one of the nation's most disadvantaged states.
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"Redefining ESEA" Webinar
Looking for resources from our Webinar, "Redefining ESEA: The Critical Role of Pre-K and the Early Grades in School Reform Efforts”? Access our PowerPoint presentation from the March 17 call here.
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Recovery Round-up
You've got questions? We've got answers -- and when it comes to pre-k and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we've got lots of them. Courtesy of Pre-K Now's federal team, here is our great collection of resources to help you navigate and apply ARRA funding.
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Explore the Pre-K Evidence
Our collection of original reports and links to other studies will give you a deeper view into pre-k policy.
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How Do States
Pay for Pre-K?
To help policymakers and advocates answer that question, Pre-K Now offers "Funding the Future," a report examining the range of pre-k funding options.
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Find High-Quality Pre-K
With Our Checklist
Quality is key to unlocking pre-k's many benefits. Learn what to ask about and look for when choosing a pre-k program for your child.
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Tour a Pre-K Classroom
Through our virtual classroom tour and our short video following real children through their pre-k year, we will help you recognize high quality, understand why it makes a difference, and show you how children benefit.
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The movement to establish high-quality pre-k for every child who needs it will be America's statement about its children in the 21st Century.