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Teacher Profiles

Teaching pre-k is difficult and demanding work. It requires preparation, patience, and a profound understanding of early childhood development. Of course, it is also very rewarding, providing the opportunity to be instrumental in children's earliest learning experiences.

Pre-K Now is pleased to offer these profiles of individuals who have chosen this important career: educating our children during the most critical years of their lives. If you would like to suggest a pre-k teacher to be profiled, please submit your suggestion to info@preknow.org.

Egenolf Early Childhood Center , Elizabeth, NJ
Read about the ways motherhood inspired this New Jersey woman to devote herself to young children throughout her community.

Centro Egenolf para la Primera Infancia, Elizabeth, NJ
Lea cómo el hecho de ser madre inspiró a esta mujer de Nueva Jersey a dedicarse a los niños pequeños de su comunidad.

Amigos por Vida, Houston, TX
Hear how one Texas teacher is reaching out to children across her community to help them have a better start in school and in life.

Amigos por Vida, Houston, TX
Escuche cómo una maestra de Texas les tiende la mano a los niños de su comunidad para que tengan un mejor comienzo en la escuela y en la vida.

Arkansas Better Chance Pre-K Program, Little Rock, AR
Share the story of one Arkansas teacher's choice to change careers in order to support children's futures.

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Votes Count FY11
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)
Learn About Family Involvement Practices That Work
Family involvement is a key ingredient in high-quality pre-k, but it can be a challenge. On a recent Pre-K Now national conference call, we spoke with experts about proven, research-based methods for getting – and keeping – family members involved.
find out what works
Find High-Quality Pre-K
With Our Checklist
Quality is key to unlocking pre-k's many benefits. Learn what to ask about and look for when choosing a pre-k program for your child.
get our Pre-K Checklist
Tour a Pre-K Classroom
Through our virtual classroom tour and our short video following real children through their pre-k year, we will help you recognize high quality, understand why it makes a difference, and show you how children benefit.
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The movement to establish high-quality pre-k for every child who needs it will be America's statement about its children in the 21st Century.