With fanfare, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper launches "Preschool Matters" campaign

John Hickenlooper touts early-childhood education and stumps for a sales-tax hike to fund the program.

The campaign for a sales-tax hike to fund early-childhood education kicked off Tuesday with endorsements by Mayor John Hickenlooper and several other Denver officials.

The "Preschool Matters" campaign gathered on the steps of the Denver City and County Building with balloons and children in tow to emphasize its mission.

"Education is absolutely the key to our future – and ensuring that Denver parents have access to quality, affordable preschool for their children is a critical part of improving our public schools," Hickenlooper said.

"Early-childhood education’s documented return on investment shows that this is one of the best investments we can make in Denver’s kids and Denver’s future," the mayor said.

By George Merritt
Denver Post Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_4186062

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