State Pre-K Funding for 2015-16 Fiscal Year: National trends in state preschool funding

State Pre-K Funding for 2015-16 Fiscal Year: National trends in state preschool funding highlights an increase in early learning programs for the fourth-straight year.

The report includes several state examples and an overview of the pre-k programs they have in place.

Full Report: http://www.ecs.org/state-pre-k-funding-for-2015-16-fiscal-year/

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Early Edge Montana

Governor Steve Bullock recognizes that our greatest obligation is to the next generation of Montanans. It’s with this in mind that he’s put together a plan to make voluntary, high-quality early childhood education available to every Montana four year-old.

Montana is currently one of eight states without a publicly funded pre-kindergarten option for four year-olds.

Studies have shown the benefits that high-quality, early childhood education has on student success. Children who take part in high-quality early childhood education programs are:

More likely to read at grade level,

Less likely to repeat a grade or require special education,

More likely to earn a high school diploma,

Less likely to become teenage parents, require public assistance, abuse drugs, or end up in jail.

http://earlyedge.mt.gov/