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The following videos and DVDs provide general information about pre-k and its importance.  Some of these resources are available free of charge while others are available for purchase. 

Selected videos from Parents' Action for Children (view full video library):

  • The Pre-K Promise (available on VHS and DVD) ($)
  • Ready to Learn: Essential Tips for Early Literacy (available on VHS and DVD) ($)
  • Why Early Childhood Matters (available on VHS and DVD) ($)
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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
Good parenting is enhanced by a high-quality pre-k program.