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Speaking Out! Dramatic cuts threaten early education
Tell Congress: Support smart investments in kids!
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I am writing in support of greater federal aid for pre-kindergarten. As almost all state governments face a budget crunch from the recession, greater federal support is needed to protect pre-kindergarten programs nationwide. It costs states very little to provide a child pre-kindergarten for a year--especially compared to the cost of incarcerating youths. When you consider that studies of pre-kindergarten show it reduces juvenile crime, it's clear that federal support for pre-kindergarten is a smart investment. Pre-K is a bargain for the nurturing, socialization and education a child receives. As state governments tighten their belts, the federal government must ensure that they aren't forced into making short-sighted cuts on one of our best investments: our youth.
