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The case for pre-k is particularly compelling when presented graphically. These sample presentations provide the rhetorical tools you need to effectively promote high-quality, voluntary pre-k for all. Designed for use with early educators, business leaders, policymakers, and the public, these presentations can help frame the discussion on pre-k and validate your message with clear, persuasive data.

Pre-K: A Smart Investment (updated April 2006) describes the benefits of pre-k to the child, family, and community. Research findings from key studies (High/Scope, Abecedarian, and the Chicago Child Parent Centers) are reviewed. A study of pre-k in Tulsa, OK, documents why all children need and benefit from pre-k. The presentation also includes information from newer studies by Dr. Clive Belfield as well as the RAND Corporation detailing the economic benefits of pre-k.

Quality: The Critical Need for Pre-K (updated April 2008) describes the importance of quality in assuring pre-k programs attain successful outcomes. The presentation discusses essential quality elements and reviews the quality of pre-k programs nationwide. While many factors affect quality, the pre-k teacher is the most important. Highly educated pre-k teachers are more likely to develop a responsive and strong interpersonal relationship with each child and foster the young child's motivation to learn, social competence, and school achievement.
En español: Calidad: La necesidad crítica de pre-kindergarten

Pre-K Across the USA (updated April 2008) describes the incredible growth of the pre-k movement across our nation. State rankings on access and quality are outlined and many best practices from leading states are discussed. The presentation also describes how states are using pre-k as an important first step in building a cohesive early-childhood system of services and as an entry point to K-12.
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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.
see the Recovery Round-up
Pre-K Now Joins the Pew Center on the States
We're pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2009, Pre-K Now is a campaign of the Pew Center on the States, a division of The Pew Charitable Trusts.
view the press release
read our letter to friends and partners (PDF)
Tips & Tasks for State Advisory Councils
While reauthorizing Head Start in 2007, Congress added a new provision requiring every state to create or designate a State Advisory Council to better coordinate early education and care services. Pre-K Now has two new resources designed to help policymakers and advocates navigate the process of setting up Councils and seize the opportunities offered by them.
State Advisory Councils brief (PDF)
Council planning template (PDF)
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
Compare and Contrast
Pre-K Bills in Congress
A number of proposals supporting state-funded high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten have been introduced in the 111th Congress. Pre-K Now has analyzed four of the most promising bills: "The Prepare All Kids Act"; the "The Ready to Learn Act"; "The Providing Resources Early for Kids Act"; and "The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Act."
view a table comparing these bills
A high-quality pre-k program gives children a competitive edge in K-12. Children who start early, start strong.