Education reform begins with high-quality preschool programs.  When kids have access to pre-k and start school ready to learn, California's K-12 schools perform better and all of California benefits. 

Ready to Learn: High-quality preschool provides eager young learners with early academic and social skills that prepare them to be effective learners in kindergarten.

Ready to Read: Good reading skills are the foundation for all future learning. It’s best to build this foundation before kindergarten, in high-quality pre-k programs.

When Done Right, Pre-Kindergarten Is a Proven Investment in School Success. To assure kids are ready for school, California must invest in pre-k programs with well-trained, fairly compensated teachers. Teachers with the skills to create lively, enriching classrooms put kids on track for lifelong success.

Long-Term Benefits: When kids enter kindergarten ready to succeed, the benefits spread rapidly to the K-12 education system, the economy, and public safety.