Pre-K Now
Policymaker Profiles

Leadership is critical to making pre-k a reality for our nation's three and four year olds. When a governor or other policymaker understands the importance of pre-k, they can raise the issue publicly and create discussion and action.

Despite budget deficits many state leaders are making pre-k a priority. Here are a few of the individuals who are putting children first in their states. If you would like to suggest a policymaker to be profiled, please submit your suggestion to info@preknow.org.

Governor, Alabama
See how a southeastern governor worked in a bipartisan fashion to expand access to high-quality pre-k in his state.

Governor, New Mexico
See how a southwestern governor fought to triple the number of children with access to pre-k in his state.

Gobernador, Nuevo México
Vea cómo un gobernador del suroeste luchó para triplicar el número de niños con acceso a la educación pre-kindergarten en su estado.

State Superintendent of Education, Louisiana
Learn about one chief state school officer's commitment to creating hope for children in one of the nation's most disadvantaged states.
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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)
How Do States
Pay for Pre-K?
To help policymakers and advocates answer that question, Pre-K Now offers "Funding the Future," a report examining the range of pre-k funding options.
learn about the answers
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.
take the tour
watch our video
Pre-k is personal - it's children named Emma, teachers named Tina and parents named Mike.