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After Decades of Studying Pre-K, A Strong Message to Parents

An in-depth academic report offers proof that children who attend pre-K are more ready for kindergarten than those who do not.

After Decades of Studying Pre-K, A Strong Message to Parents

[DIGEST: NPR, ABC News, Brookings, New York Times]

When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in late April an initiative to offer free full-day preschool for 3 year olds, it seemed like an inevitable next step in a country whose investment in public preschool has been growing at a fast clip.

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