When preschool is accessible, more children start school with confidence. More parents can work or pursue education knowing ...

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Almost every state has now been awarded a share of a federal grant intended to help pay for strategic planning in its early-childhood system. The Preschool Development Grants, which were awarded last ...

In 2014, Congress appropriated $250 million for a program offering preschool grants for states that apply for them. States with small state-funded preschool programs may apply for development grants, ...

The 18 states that received federal Preschool Development Grants have collectively worked to increase the number of high-quality slots available for children from low- and moderate-income families, ...