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Mapping Pre-K

The National Institute for Early Education Research produces valuable tools annually for evaluating the state of pre-kindergarten in the U.S. Their access and quality data, updated in each State Preschool Yearbook (PDF), show the current status of pre-k and the prospects for its future in every state and the District of Columbia.

Pre-K Access (PDF) – See the percent of 4 year olds served in state pre-k nationwide.

Pre-K Quality (PDF) – See the number of state pre-k programs meeting benchmarks 2002-2009

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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)
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
Providing voluntary, high-quality pre-k to all children is as much about economic development as it is a tool to improve educational outcomes.