Policymakers guided by evidence should proceed with caution when considering large-scale preschool programs — especially since there is little evidence of unmet demand for them
Obama’s Pre-K push will spend billions and fail as miserably as Head Start
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During his State of the Union address, President Obama proclaimed that “every dollar we invest in high-quality early childhood education can save more than seven dollars later on, by boosting graduation rates, reducing teen pregnancy, even reducing violent crime.”
