NoSchoolForSam

Access to high-quality pre-k shouldn't be about where a child lives or luck or family income.  The proven and lasting benefits of quality pre-k should be available to all who want it – including Sam.

The presidential candidates must show leadership on this issue now by making pre-k a campaign priority.  Ask the candidates whether they will help all children start school ready to succeed. 

Ask them: Will you help Sam go to school?

Please fill out the fields below to tell Barack, Hillary, and John why pre-k education is so important for Sam.

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

As a voter in this year's primary and general elections, I'm writing to urge you to make federal support for state pre-kindergarten programs an important part of your platform and a top priority if you are elected.

Access to high-quality pre-k shouldn't be about where a child lives or luck or family income. The proven and lasting benefits of quality pre-k should be available to all who want it. Pre-k raises academic achievement and graduation rates, reduces grade repetition and special education needs, and teaches invaluable social skills and teamwork.

Unfortunately, families currently face an inadequate patchwork of pre-k programs in this country. Only 1 in 5 children has access to state-funded, voluntary pre-k, and the quality of programs - which is critical to producing positive results - varies widely.

Please make federal funding of quality pre-k a priority in your campaign and, if elected, in your administration. As economists, business leaders, parents, and teachers will attest: this is ultimately about our collective prosperity. America's children need your leadership on this issue; letting them down is tantamount to failing to invest in the future.

Thank you,

Campaign Launched:
March 14, 2008