Read policy briefs, white papers, and other educational materials we have prepared for policymakers and advocates. More recent documents are listed at the top of each section.
Comparison of Pre-K Grant Legislation
This document compares the major provisions of three bills introduced in the 110th Congress to create a federal grant program to support state pre-k programs.
White Papers
Meeting the Challenge of Rural Pre-K May 2008 This paper makes a case and recommendations for a federal role in ensuring that young children and families in rural communities have access to state-funded pre-k programs.
A number of proposals supporting state-funded high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten have been introduced in the 110th Congress. Pre-K Now has analyzed three of the most promising bills: "The Prepare All Kids Act"; the "The Ready to Learn Act"; and "The Providing Resources Early for Kids Act."