RAND's series on California’s preschool system - the first comprehensive statewide look at early care and education for preschool-age children in California - provides policymakers and advocates with exciting new data to bolster the case for high-quality preschool. California must create a high-quality early care and education system that helps close our achievement gap and benefits our state's economy.

RAND's California Preschool Study was requested by the Governor's Committee on Education Excellence, the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Speaker of the California State Assembly and the President pro Tempore of the California State Senate to help them consider options for reforming and expanding preschool education. Visit the RAND website for more information.