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Votes Count: Alaska

Governor: Republican
Control of Legislature: Split
(during FY10 budget process)

Percentage Change Change to Budget1 Policy/Notes
+ 41% Provides first-time investment of $2 million for the Alaska Pre-Kindergarten Project

Increases state investment in Head Start by $711,100 to $7.4 million.		 Six districts will participate in the pilot program, serving 300 to -500children in FY10. The $2 million in funding is a one-time appropriation.

Action in Other States
State Percentage Change
Hawaii No state pre-k program or investment in Head Start.
Idaho No state-funded pre0k program.
Montana No state-funded pre-k program or state investment in Head Start.
Washington -3%
Wyoming No state-funded pre-k program or state investment in Head Start.

 

1 Some pre-k program experienced mid-year cuts during FY09. Budget changes are based on final FY09 appropriations. Additionally, information on pre-k funding in biennial budgets reflects changes in those budgets from FY09 to FY10 only.
2 State has a biennial budget. FY10 is the first year of the biennium.
3 State has a biennial budget. FY10 is the second year of the biennium.
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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)
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
We've underestimated young children for too long. If we want better students, we must begin by strengthening pre-k.