Pre-K Now
Public-Opinion Research

A growing body of bipartisan, public-opinion research, focus groups, and surveys shows that Americans believe their children need high-quality pre-k.  In study after study, we learn that support for early education is strong and that the public understands the benefits to children of high-quality programs.

However, there is still work to be done. Existing public-opinion research can show you how and where to begin when gauging attitudes in your own state.  The research we provide here should be used to help you better understand where the public stands and to inform the questions you ask in your own state.
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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.
visit our ESEA web page
see our PowerPoint presentation (PDF)
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.
browse reports on pre-k
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.
read the brief (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)
Hear Our Pollsters Explain What They Found
Pre-K Now's bipartisan polling team explained the results of our May 2008 voter survey on a recent conference call. Tips for using public-opinion research throughout your advocacy campaign were also shared.
listen and learn more
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
Pre-k is not about 'those' children, it's about 'all' children.