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ABCs of Pre-K

Whether you are new to the issue or a long-time pre-k advocate, this section provides essential information and historical perspective on high-quality pre-k. Start at the beginning of the pre-k story in the United States with our timeline, or get right into the thick of the debate on targeted pre-k vs. pre-k for all with our Why Pre-K for All? position paper. These resources are your key to understanding the pre-k basics.

Quality makes all the difference in generating the best results for children that pre-k can deliver. Delve into the elements of a high-quality pre-k program.

La calidad es la diferencia que genera los mejores resultados de educación pre-kindergarten en los niños. Explore los elementos de un programa de educación pre-kindergarten de alta calidad.

All children, no matter their background, benefit from pre-k. Find out why pre-k must no longer be considered a luxury for the rich or a special program for the disadvantaged.

Todos los niños, sin importar su procedencia, se benefician con la educación pre-kindergarten. Averigüe por qué la educación pre-kindergarten ya no debe considerarse un lujo de ricos o un programa especial para los desfavorecidos.

Trace the path of pre-k in the United States, from 1830 to today, with our 176 year timeline.

Find out why these terms, often used interchangeably, can describe different types of early care and education programs.

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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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Meeting the Challenge of Rural Pre-K
Families everywhere struggle to find high-quality pre-k programs for their children, but the problem is even more acute in rural areas. Pre-K Now has come out with recommendations for federal policymakers to help states meet the unique challenges of rural pre-k.
download the white paper (PDF)
see our other federal policy work
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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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.