From new property taxes to a so-called “soda tax,” U.S. cities have found creative ways to fund and grow free, high quality preschool programs. Now families – and researchers – are reporting on the personal and academic benefits of those programs for local children.

We welcome Shante` Brown (Director of Operations, PHLpreK), Milagros Nores (Research Co-Director, NIEER) and Phil Sirinides (Senior Research Specialist, CPRE) to discuss two growing programs in Seattle and Philadelphia, and their unique approaches to fostering quality and improving access.

Featured Article: Nores, M., Barnett, W.S., Jung, K., Joseph, G., Bachman, L., & Soderberg, J.S. (2018). Year 3 report: Seattle Pre-k program evaluation. New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research & Seattle, WA: Cultivate Learning.