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Public spending on preschool hasn’t gone up in two decades

by Ali Budner

May 18, 2023

A new report finds that funding has stagnated in the last two decades. Some states are trying to buck the trend.

Public funding for preschools has stagnated in the last 20 years. Some states like New Jersey are looking to change that.

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Senate proposal lays path for universal pre-K

by Amanda Peacher

Aug 10, 2021

For many 3- and 4-year-olds, pre-K is the real start to their education. Some cities already fund programs.

Pre-K students at Yung Wing School in New York City. A major bill created by Democrats in Congress includes federally funded universal prekindergarten.

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