SXSW EDU 2025
A Path Forward: Strengthening Pre-K Across the Nation
Description:
Most states underfund pre-K even though the data tell us it is critical for developing strong learners and reducing achievement gaps for underprivileged students. Those who attend pre-K show better proficiency in critical skills and are more likely to graduate high school, pursue college, and avoid incarceration. Each dollar invested in pre-K can return up to $9, making it effective and cost-efficient. Join experts exploring the status of pre-K in the U.S. and what you can do to advocate for a brighter future through early education.
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Takeaways
- Examine the latest trends in pre-K funding across the country and importance of quality programming.
- Learn what it takes to advocate for pre-K at the local and state level.
- Explore policy solutions to improve pre-K access and impact student outcomes.
Speakers
- Maximiliano Rombado, Legislative Director, Raise Your Hand Texas
- Allison Muhlendorf, Vice President, Longleaf Strategies
- Steven Barnett, Senior Co-Director, National Institute for Early Education Research, Rutgers University
- Diego Bernal, State Representative, House District 123, Texas House of Representatives
Organizer
Maximiliano Rombado, Legislative Director, Raise Your Hand Texas
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