Whether you are new to the issue or a long-time pre-k advocate, this section provides essential information and historical perspective on high-quality pre-k. Start at the beginning of the pre-k story in the United States with our timeline, or get right into the thick of the debate on targeted pre-k vs. pre-k for all with our Why Pre-K for All? position paper. These resources are your key to understanding the pre-k basics.
Quality makes all the difference in generating the best results for children that pre-k can deliver. Delve into the elements of a high-quality pre-k program.
La calidad es la diferencia que genera los mejores resultados de educación pre-kindergarten en los niños. Explore los elementos de un programa de educación pre-kindergarten de alta calidad.
All children, no matter their background, benefit from pre-k. Find out why pre-k must no longer be considered a luxury for the rich or a special program for the disadvantaged.
Todos los niños, sin importar su procedencia, se benefician con la educación pre-kindergarten. Averigüe por qué la educación pre-kindergarten ya no debe considerarse un lujo de ricos o un programa especial para los desfavorecidos.
Trace the path of pre-k in the United States, from 1830 to today, with our 176 year timeline.
Find out why these terms, often used interchangeably, can describe different types of early care and education programs.
Research Reports
ABCs of Pre-K
