Lawmakers should invest more in early learning
“Numerous studies show low-income children who begin kindergarten on par academically with their peers from wealthier families are more likely to graduate on time, go to college and start a career. In each of the past few budget cycles, the state has pushed millions into the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program for children from low-income families. The 2018 Legislature added 1,000 more ECEAP seats.”