NIEER data analysis finds more cities creating new, local funding streams for pre-K but many programs fail to meet minimum quality benchmarks and enrollment is lagging.
North Carolina’s preschool program has solid evidence that it produces long-term benefits, but most children eligible for NC Pre-K are unable to enroll due to inadequate state funding.
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