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Accurate research allows policymakers, advocates, and families to evaluate the range of pre-k programs across the country. As more states establish or expand their programs, look to Pre-K Now for analysis on the latest studies on the costs and benefits of high-quality programming, funding strategies, effective governance, and a host of other topics.

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"Beyond the School Yard" Webinar
Did you miss our Webinar, "Beyond the School Yard: Pre-K Collaborations with Community Based Partners?" Access the full report and our PowerPoint presentation from the October 8 call here.
read the report (PDF)
see our PowerPoint presentation (PDF)
House Passes $8 Billion in Early Learning Funds
Have you heard? The U.S. House has passed legislation that contains an Early Learning Challenge Fund--an $8 billion, 8-year investment in early learning programs. Pre-K Now applauds the decision, which would fulfill one of President Obama's key pledges.
see our Early Learning Challenge Fund memo (PDF)
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.
see the Recovery Round-up
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
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.
take the tour
watch our video
A high-quality pre-k program gives children a competitive edge in K-12. Children who start early, start strong.