http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all Part of Senator Obama's campaign platform is support for states to provide voluntary, universal preschool. Lots of studies have shown that kids who go to preschool are more likely to learn to read by grade 3 and are more likely to succeed in kindergarten and beyond so it seems like a good idea to me. What do you think? Does anyone come from a state where preschool is available for free to all, such as Oklahoma or Alabama? GreatSchools en-us PlayingKanga I would much rather see that same money being implemented towards allowing mothers to stay home during the early, critical years of their child's development (through age 5, minimum) so ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=1#comment_557983 5100.557983 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:04:44 -0700 maggie93215 I love Pre-k and what it has done for my kids, builds social skills, and readiness for kindergarden. I currenlty have my 4 yr old in pre-k and thankfully so ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=1#comment_300535 5100.300535 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:59:49 -0800 JPaine Yes! This is such an important part of getting a head-start for all children's school success. I am a parent and a foster/ adoptive parent. I have not had one ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=1#comment_300237 5100.300237 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:08:11 -0800 Janette This whole thing about universal preK is a moot point. Tax revenue is going to be WAY WAY down next year, those nasty bailouts are not going to go away, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=1#comment_298148 5100.298148 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:49:19 -0800 MagnetMom trooper,I've never seen a better phrasing to my child rearing philosophy. Thank you. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=1#comment_294253 5100.294253 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:38:30 -0800 trooper I think it is important to consider the relationship which exists between life skills and education. What is being taught in schools are skills that children will need to master ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=2#comment_294032 5100.294032 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:48:10 -0800 curlysue I think that pre- kindergarten starts at age 5. I feel like computers are a great learning tool for our children. I am a stay at home mom and still ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=2#comment_293995 5100.293995 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:12:51 -0800 SamanthaCole I have to say I disagree with public pre-school. The government can't straighten out the current grades they are mandateing our kids to go through right now. They integrate behavioral ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=2#comment_293947 5100.293947 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:29:34 -0800 AdvocacyMom fattyman - While I cannot speak for other parents, I can certainly attest to my own pre-primary school involvement with my children. I did not need "parent training" to know ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=2#comment_291977 5100.291977 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:08:45 -0800 phgcss I totally agree with fattyman. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=2#comment_290380 5100.290380 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:30:53 -0800 fattyman The problem we encounter with today's educational system is that preschool has really replaced what kindergarten used to be and now K is what 1st grade used to be, educationally. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=3#comment_290239 5100.290239 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:43:13 -0800 eccentric phgcss,How much experience do we need to teach a "pre-schooler" basic numbers, letters, and shapes?! Time is money for everybody these days. Question is how we prioritize our time to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=3#comment_290230 5100.290230 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:29:40 -0800 healthy11 phgcss, I understand time limitations; we all have them, as did our parents and grandparents. Saying TIME is the issue just reiterates the fact that many parents today want preschool-daycare/someone ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=3#comment_290212 5100.290212 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:46:12 -0800 phgcss This is in reply to 'healthy11''s comments. Its not just a matter of parents knowledge and skills to teach their kids in preschool age, basically TIME is an issue. We ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=3#comment_290149 5100.290149 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:23:47 -0800 curlysue I believe children develop learning skills when they are very young.. If you help develop them early in life, it makes learning much easier for the child in his future.I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=3#comment_289756 5100.289756 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:54:39 -0800 Treehugger Not everyone can teach, much less, teach well. I am amazed at the wonderful job these teachers do. Preschool also helps teach social skills and from most of the schools ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=4#comment_289687 5100.289687 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:42:52 -0800 healthy11 If most parents don't have even the knowledge and abilities to teach their 3 and 4-year-olds "basis skills," like shapes, colors, their name, a few numbers and letters, and we ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=4#comment_289668 5100.289668 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:19:50 -0800 phgcss Ofcourse, the time the child spends at home is invaluable, but not every parent can develop all the skills in their child while making him/her just sit at home. Some ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=4#comment_289430 5100.289430 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:13:15 -0800 rachelernst NO. Earlier academics has done the opposite to help children academically, let alone creatively, in the end. Read Play = Learning or Einstein Never Used Flash Cards. Read Magical Parent ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=4#comment_288899 5100.288899 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:42:09 -0800 phgcss I think that would be a wonderful idea. Nowadays, the good preschools are very less and they get filled up very fast. So most of the parents end up sending ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=4#comment_287133 5100.287133 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:47:04 -0800 Treehugger I have heard about several reports that children in our country are behind educationally. It would only make sense to start them in a structured preschool. Educators for that age ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=5#comment_285481 5100.285481 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:24:50 -0800 arbpen The original reason my son went to preschool was because I am a single mother and needed childcare. I was surprised and thrilled to find out that his school was ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=5#comment_285152 5100.285152 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:35:43 -0800 mlopez yes http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=5#comment_284983 5100.284983 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:35:10 -0800 Lauralmarina28 Preschool in TN is for low income or children with possible developmental delays. There is also HeadStart. But I really think that it is a resource that should be open ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=5#comment_282574 5100.282574 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:22:53 -0800 hayamufleh really ,great comment http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=5#comment_282521 5100.282521 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:30:38 -0800 AdvocacyMom bajones4 - my heart goes out to you and your husband. Middle school teachers have the most difficult and thankless job of all. It takes a special kind of strength ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=6#comment_282511 5100.282511 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:29:02 -0800 natureseeker I don't see any problem with providing enriching and/or educational daycare programs. In fact, many of them are available in our area. My concern is twofold; one - increasing the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=6#comment_282510 5100.282510 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:22:15 -0800 bajones4 As a parent of three grown children 18-23 years I feel more responsibility is being put on the teachers and schools and less on the parents. I stayed home and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=6#comment_282506 5100.282506 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:08:49 -0800 AdvocacyMom RE: "Theses factors are critical in supporting why it is the responsibility of of both the local as well as state school district to support as well as forcefully mandate ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=6#comment_282474 5100.282474 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:12:53 -0800 spiritedmama Pre-school for all is essential given the current reading, writing and math readiness requirements for Kindergarten, and the academic gap between children from higher and lower income families. Chicago has ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=6#comment_282445 5100.282445 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:28:40 -0800 natureseeker Wow, this is a little dicey, considering the state of our current public school system in the U.S. (as a general rule). Then there are many that would simply utilize ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=7#comment_282188 5100.282188 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:32:40 -0800 queenkong I was born and raised in NY (Brooklyn) and lived there for 34 years. I now live in FL and was quite surprised to find out that in order for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=7#comment_281696 5100.281696 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:07:24 -0800 twrenwick I believe that preschool is fine in small amounts, but quite frankly, the first 5 years should be focused on the parent/child relationship. There is plenty of time once the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=7#comment_281469 5100.281469 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:40:11 -0800 abbyphelps From personal as well as inter-personal experience, The Esquire Abby Phelps believes that No Child should be left behind to struggle independently of themselves or made to emancipate their own ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=7#comment_281113 5100.281113 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:04:51 -0800 Yadayada Yes, preschool is important for all children. BUT, FIRST I believe full-time kindergarten should be made available and paid for, for all children. It is not available for all children ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=7#comment_281020 5100.281020 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:50:49 -0800 curlysue Well , just so I get my opportunity to speak. I am voting for Mccain just in case anyone was wondering. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=8#comment_280941 5100.280941 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:37:27 -0800 fattyman NY does provide "Universal Preschool" (UPK) classes in many districts which are typically staffed by the district. They are optional and open to all (regardless of income) and many are ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=8#comment_280920 5100.280920 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:46:42 -0800 krissyl Yes I think preschool should be for all 3 & 4 year olds who can't go to school yet so they can get used to the whole school thing in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=8#comment_280649 5100.280649 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:29:10 -0800 trooper I think somewhere between keeping all preschoolers in a home environment - and sending them all off to school - lies a delicate balance. Children benefit from the nuturing of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=8#comment_279432 5100.279432 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:40:53 -0800 AdvocacyMom By the way, I'm not voting for McCain (in case anyone was wondering, based upon my previous reply). http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=8#comment_279308 5100.279308 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:50:23 -0700 AdvocacyMom As long as it was not "mandated", I would be fine with such an offering as an available "option". However, our state government (and many others) has badly mangled our ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=9#comment_279307 5100.279307 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:49:05 -0700 curlysue monimos, By the states definition, your children only qualify if you are low income and cannot speak english. Which means our great state of Texas is hindering some american children ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=9#comment_278908 5100.278908 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:51:22 -0700 monimos After reading curlysue, I would have to ask what is the state's definition of "all". If income guidelines are going to be used then I don't believe that it is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=9#comment_278843 5100.278843 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:00 -0700 bansari Yes, it's about time. I am a PreK Teacher. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=9#comment_278800 5100.278800 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:55:03 -0700 curlysue I can only speak about my own experience. I am blessed with two very bright children. I sent my oldest to a private school for pre-k. I wanted to let ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=9#comment_278282 5100.278282 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:00:04 -0700 hockeymum I'm confused Seremen- no condition is permanent statement. My children, father,brother and myself have Learning Disabilites and it is definately permanent.Also to clarify: In my opinion Pre-school is not education. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=10#comment_278102 5100.278102 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:29:02 -0700 trooper It is important to consider both short and long term costs of education. We are also talking about more than just dollars. Any child who leaves the system without the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=10#comment_278051 5100.278051 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:14:19 -0700 1seremen The state of OK is doing a good job to meet the need of her educational system and a free preschool is working.Yes! I strongly support spending $20,000.00 and up ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=10#comment_278034 5100.278034 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:47:35 -0700 LacieMarch I think it should be available for all it they choose to put their child in preschool. Where I live they have Headstart for the lower income families, But also ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=10#comment_277989 5100.277989 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:06:02 -0700 twgage While longitudinal studies, like the Abecedarian Project, can point out possible correlations, everyone should be aware that an apparent correlation does NOT indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. Actually "proving" a cause-and-effect ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=10#comment_277844 5100.277844 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:56:53 -0700 ParkRanger As a parent of a Special Needs child I can not begin to tell you the value of the preschool program my son attended. Instead of choosing to go the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=11#comment_277762 5100.277762 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:48:19 -0700 CorinneGregory Not to split hairs, but given this, what you're saying is:In 2002, these previously 5-year old children were 21. This study had been following their program for the prior 16 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=11#comment_277714 5100.277714 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:26:39 -0700 healthy11 Lisaedit, that's why preschool programs like HeadStart exist. Your question was about preschool for all, and that's a different scenario. For "at risk" children, one might carry the argument further, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=11#comment_277711 5100.277711 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:25:24 -0700 lisaedit Yes, buckaroo, you are correct about California voting down preschool for all last year. That doesn't mean that the concept won't come back in one form or another in CA ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=11#comment_277688 5100.277688 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:58:35 -0700 trooper You can pretty much figure out our ages by reading the answers to this question. I think that depending on what life-stage you are in - you might have a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=11#comment_277557 5100.277557 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:04:24 -0700 MagnetMom I understand the urge to get out of daycare and wanting a full-time school option that wouldn't break the bank. I remember pining for the day my daughter would stop ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=12#comment_277439 5100.277439 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:37:28 -0700 healthy11 1seremen, it's obvious that you don't have children with special education needs.There is no correlation to a student attending a regular preschool program and being able to avoid special education ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=12#comment_277392 5100.277392 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:24:32 -0700 1seremen Agree! Parents need parenting and anger management classes. It is common to see some parents directing their anger on people's handbag, Italian shoes, or big homes than paying attention to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=12#comment_277380 5100.277380 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:51:37 -0700 eccentric I agree that if it's free lunch, people have to have it even if they are fasting! :) In general, I'm actually sort of against sending children to school that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=12#comment_277362 5100.277362 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:56:56 -0700 buckaroo If memory serves, I do believe we voted down universal voluntary pre-school here in California just last year wasn't it? (I'm getting old and forgetful) http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=12#comment_277320 5100.277320 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:19:51 -0700 MagnetMom I love the debate I see here, however it's not going to change my mind. When I see something discussed as "free" I usually see something taken advantage of or ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=13#comment_277293 5100.277293 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:08:40 -0700 hockeymum Buckaroo- you hit the nail on the head "I'll let them start worrying about pre-school for all AFTER they get K-12 right. Once that's working well, then we'll see about ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=13#comment_277241 5100.277241 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:07:25 -0700 eccentric We don't have pre-school option here in Michigan, and I spent a lot (and I mean a lot!) of money on day care and pre-school. But that was OK because ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=13#comment_277232 5100.277232 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:55:36 -0700 1seremen Thank God for 2008 election and Ms. Sarah Palin. At last people are saying nice things about parents who work outside the home. Yes, these parents can enjoy their loving ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=13#comment_277200 5100.277200 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:04:47 -0700 healthy11 Lisa, citing one specific study is not "lots," and CA isn't representative of all the rest of the states, thankfully. The federal government isn't stopping CA from offering preschool now. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=13#comment_277187 5100.277187 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:47:22 -0700 buckaroo I'll let them start worrying about pre-school for all AFTER they get K-12 right. Once that's working well, then we'll see about expanding the government's involvement in education. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=14#comment_277126 5100.277126 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:36:04 -0700 buckaroo tj,I agree that not all children are planned. But if we start handing out free daycare, I envision a lot more people feeling they can have kids that they truly ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=14#comment_277125 5100.277125 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:33:24 -0700 lisaedit Hi Healthy11, A recent RAND study, among others, touted the benefits of preschool, particularly for California: "The study, The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California," estimates that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=14#comment_277122 5100.277122 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:32:01 -0700 healthy11 I think Corinne Gregory has a valid point, "There is no factual basis for stating that kids who attend preschool go on to better and higher academic achievement."Lisaedit, can you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=14#comment_277070 5100.277070 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:37:12 -0700 tjlove There is a preschool that just opened in my neighborhood this year that is able to offer reduced tuition because they are renting the space at a reduced rate from ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=14#comment_277053 5100.277053 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:26:28 -0700 Jsillymom Ryan909 said, "Also preschool doesn't force kids to learn things they may not be ready for."A lot of preschools are for "play" but I know of some that are really ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=15#comment_277052 5100.277052 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:24:30 -0700 CorinneGregory So many times our "leaders" make these blanket statements without explaining what the rationale is behind the edict or promise.What, EXACTLY, is the purpose of state-funded preschool? We have a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=15#comment_277010 5100.277010 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:44:06 -0700 Anonymous Hear, hear, Hockeymum! I agree 100%. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=15#comment_276960 5100.276960 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:49:18 -0700 tobbyandlui That will be great, when my girls were 3 years old, I have to pay a private pre-school. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=15#comment_276941 5100.276941 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:30:10 -0700 twgage I would have to answer that this is a question of how much influence does the government need in this aspect of our country? Dollars "from the government" are tied ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=15#comment_276916 5100.276916 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:56:22 -0700 buckaroo My son never went to preschool. The first day of kindergarten, many preschool kids were crying, he was just excited.He is now in honors in college. Like ryan said preschool ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=16#comment_276890 5100.276890 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:32:11 -0700 hockeymum but the reality is that more and more families need to have two working parents and the cost of preschool is a lot. "We are a society of people who ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=16#comment_276804 5100.276804 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:15:29 -0700 1seremen Yes! This is a common sense question. Government is YOU. We cannot run away from ourselves, a common good, or future. Government "YOU" pays for housing many young people in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=16#comment_276787 5100.276787 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:00:41 -0700 ryan909 One size doesn't fit all ,that's why it's voluntary.Also pre-school doesnt force kids to learn things they may not be ready for .Kids go to pre-school mainly to play ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=16#comment_276775 5100.276775 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:54:47 -0700 buckaroo TJ,I agree that it costs a lot, but parents should know that up front and plan accordingly. My husband and I staggered shifts to minimize the need for daycare when ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=16#comment_276770 5100.276770 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:48:11 -0700 tjlove I understand where everyone's coming from, but the reality is that more and more families need to have two working parents and the cost of preschool is a lot. There ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=17#comment_276750 5100.276750 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:24:51 -0700 healthy11 I don't think the current state-by-state variations in NCLB education rquirements serve this country well, and I don't like the idea of state-provided preschools, either. Is this preschool going to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=17#comment_276391 5100.276391 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:52:31 -0700 Jsillymom I have to agree with what other's have said. One size doesn't fit all. I have seen some children (not all of course) that do go to preschool and forced ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=17#comment_276365 5100.276365 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:29:29 -0700 MagnetMom I, myself, am not a fan of universal anything, since one-size never fits all and more prone to believe other studies I've seen that have pointed out that most of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=17#comment_276351 5100.276351 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:47:38 -0700 Anonymous The government doesn't need to provide everything. Preschool experiences can take many forms, and as it isn't required, I see no reason why the state should pay for it for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/276331/Should-state-governments-provide-preschool-for-all?cpage=17#comment_276344 5100.276344 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:38:06 -0700