Learning & Development
Policy Brief/Analysis
City Funding Strategies to Support Public Pre-K Programs
Date
May 13, 2021
Cities utilize a wide variety of funding mechanisms—ranging from sales and property taxes to blended funding streams and public-private partnerships—to establish and maintain public pre-K programs. Choosing the right strategy depends on balancing long-term financial stability, voter/political approval, and economic resilience during downturns.
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The Authors
Karin Garver is an Early Childhood Education Policy Specialist at NIEER. Her research interests are in national and state early education policy trends, inclusive opportunities for preschool children with disabilities, data systems, systems integration, and public program finance.