In 2007, Congress approved legislation requiring each state to create or designate a "state advisory council" to build a statewide system of early education and care for children. This policy brief explores the requirements for forming Councils, the work to be undertaken by these groups, and how they may work in concert with other state-level collaborative bodies. It also provides brief stories about the origins and progress of collaboration to improve early education and care systems and services in four states, proposes some lessons from this state work, and provides some models and recommendations for strategic thinking and action to make the most of the opportunity created by the formation of the Councils.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Case for Pre-K in the ESEA
