Building on the successes: chart of state Pre-K programs

After looking at what advocates in other states have done to advance early childhood funding, I thought it would be a good time to share a little more about what’s going on around the country.

Last fall, Ready 4 K’s fabulous HECUA intern, Taylor put together this chart outlining the programs in other states. We looked at the 10 leading states in providing state-supported Pre-kindergarten. The topics covered for each state:

• How the program is funded
• Is there a piece for infants and toddlers
• Who is eligible for the program
• How community child care is involved
• How Head Start is involved
• What sort of Professional Development is offered
• The role of the governor
• Whether or not there is a Quality Rating System
• What kind of statewide governance structure is there

View the chart here.

As we move ahead, it's good to learn from our allies in other states and then develop a system that builds on what we have here.

What do think should be the key components of an early childhood system in Minnesota?

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