To: Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21)
Rep. Smith: Give every kid a fair shot at a quality education
If you believe in a fair shot for all kids, cosponsor the Strong Start for America’s Children Act so that every child in Texas can attend high-quality preschool.
Why is this important?
Giving every kid access to high-quality preschool in Texas is a winning investment that levels the academic playing field for students [1] and boosts our economy in the short and long run. [2] Not only that, but this is an idea with bipartisan support. [3,4]
The time is now for Rep. Smith to stand up for Texas kids who can’t afford to get into a good preschool classroom.
Sources:
1. “Why Investments in Early Childhood Work,” Ounce of Prevention
http://goo.gl/2sDtWh
2. “Top 5 reasons why investing in early childhood education can drive better local job creation,” September 2011, investinginkids Blog
http://goo.gl/mqSCKA
3. "Oklahoma! Where the Kids Learn Early,” November 2013, The New York Times
http://goo.gl/tjlRcu
4. "U.S. Voters Overwhelmingly Support Investments in Early Education,” August 2013, First Five Years Fund
http://goo.gl/krup0z
The time is now for Rep. Smith to stand up for Texas kids who can’t afford to get into a good preschool classroom.
Sources:
1. “Why Investments in Early Childhood Work,” Ounce of Prevention
http://goo.gl/2sDtWh
2. “Top 5 reasons why investing in early childhood education can drive better local job creation,” September 2011, investinginkids Blog
http://goo.gl/mqSCKA
3. "Oklahoma! Where the Kids Learn Early,” November 2013, The New York Times
http://goo.gl/tjlRcu
4. "U.S. Voters Overwhelmingly Support Investments in Early Education,” August 2013, First Five Years Fund
http://goo.gl/krup0z