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Understanding all the nuances of high-quality pre-k can be challenging. Pre-K Now knows that, to be successful, you need access to the best information possible—from the pre-k basics to complex analyses of the economic and political landscape surrounding pre-k. It's all right here.

Learn what's happening in states that are making pre-k a reality, and tour a virtual pre-k classroom featuring the elements of high quality.

Put good research to work to create good pre-k policy.
Learn from the states that are making progress in pre-k.
How's the climate for pre-k in your state? Find out with our pre-k maps.
Watch our video about five real children and the year they spent in a high-quality pre-k program.
Enter our virtual classroom to see what high-quality pre-k looks like.
Improve your knowledge of pre-k history and get the facts on the quality and availability of pre-k around the nation.
Use these outstanding books, websites, videos, and DVDs about pre-k to learn more and get involved.
Utilice estos extraordinarios libros, sitios Web, videos y DVD para obtener más información y empezar a participar.
Get quick facts and analysis from our annual report on the pre-k proposals made by each governor.
Find final pre-k budget tallies and changes from our annual report on state legislative action.
 
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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.
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.
Video: Briefing on America's Pre-K Movement
Pre-K Now held a briefing for congressional staff, cosponsored by Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Kit Bond, on October 1. Hear what a governor, three superintendents, two directors of early childhood programs, and a national teacher of the year think Congress should do to increase families' access to quality, state-funded pre-k.
We've underestimated young children for too long. If we want better students, we must begin by strengthening pre-k.