The U.S., like most of the world, is in the throes of a pandemic that has led to collapsing stock prices, plunging retail sales, and surging unemployment. With COVID-19 threatening the lives of millions and impacting every aspect of our daily lives and the global economy, is this the time to think about public investments in the education of young children?
The answer is yes.
Educational opportunities prior to kindergarten lay a foundation for later success in school and life. Attending preschool can have significant long-term benefits, such as higher educational attainment, less delinquency and crime, greater lifetime earnings, and better adult health.
