Guide to Support Pre-K Expansion: Advocating for High-Quality Preschool

The benefits of attending high-quality preschool are well established, but access to these programs varies greatly across the United States. This report offers strategies for advocates and state leaders seeking to work with policymakers to improve preschool quality and expand access. Successful strategies include identifying and gathering state-specific data to create compelling stories and to identify and communicate effective policy "asks." While states have designed their own early care and education systems, this work can also be done at a local level to increase access to high-quality preschool and expand services to meet family needs.