Sen. Kirk: Help kids who can't afford high-quality preschool

Giving every kid access to high-quality preschool in Illinois 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]

Despite the evidence, Sen. Mark Kirk doesn't currently support the Strong Start for America's Children Act which would expand access to preschool.

That’s why we want Sen. Kirk to join Sen. Dick Durbin and stand up for Illinois 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