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National Conference Calls
Improving Pre-K for Native Americans
In October 2008, Pre-K Now hosted Improving Pre-K for Native Americans to learn about opportunities to increase pre-k access and quality for Native American children and families. Our esteemed panel included: Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Wisconsin; Dr. Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz of Indiana University-Bloomington; and President Anne Belleua and Senior Manager Antonia Dobrec of the National Indian Head Start Directors Association. The discussion focused on collaboration between state pre-k, tribal governments, and Indian Head Start.
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Facilitator:
The Honorable Elizabeth Burmaster
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State of Wisconson
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Redefining ESEA
Looking for resources on pre-k and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)? See our web page and PowerPoint presentation on the topic here.
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Explore the Pre-K Evidence
Our collection of original reports and links to other studies will give you a deeper view into pre-k policy.
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The Case for Pre-K in Education Reform
Fifty years of evidence shows that high-quality, voluntary pre-k is among the best strategies for education reform. Our brief highlights findings from the latest state pre-k program evaluations that continue to document gains in key measures of student learning, including early literacy, math and vocabulary; reduced need for special and remedial education; and lower incidences of grade retention.
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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.
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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.
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