Pre-K Now
About Pre-K Now

Pre-K Now is a public education and advocacy organization that advances high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three and four year olds. Supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts and other funders and a project of the Institute for Educational Leadership,
Pre-K Now:

  • provides targeted financial and technical assistance to advocates and other leaders working to secure policy changes and public funds that will improve the availability and quality of state-funded pre-k programs;
  • educates policymakers about the need for pre-k; and
  • raises public awareness about the need for pre-k for all children.

Pre-K Now is a trusted resource for policy information and a strong partner for pre-k advocacy.

Pre-K Now is committed to its vision of a nation where every child enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Learn about the mission behind that vision.

Pre-K Now es una organización dedicada a realizar su visión de nación donde cada niño que entre al kindergarten esté preparado para tener éxito. Conozca nuestra misión.

Pre-K Now gratefully acknowledges our funders whose support makes our work possible.

The success of our mission depends on a quality staff, who bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our operations.

The Pre-K Now advisory board provides guidance and perspective to help us reach our goals.

Pre-K Now welcomes applications from committed professionals interested in supporting pre-k for all children. See our available opportunities.

 
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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.
Pre-K Now at a Glance
Our quick reference document makes it easy to keep the basic facts about Pre-K Now close at hand.
Providing voluntary, high-quality pre-k to all children is as much about economic development as it is a tool to improve educational outcomes.