Yesterday the Southern Education Foundation released a study outlining the rewards of Georgia’s previously robust lottery-funded Pre-K programs. No big surprises: Over $200 million in savings over the next 6 years; improved preparation for kindergarten; fewer special education placements; lower drop out rates. Sadly, the report was too late to impact the vote in the Georgia House of Representatives, which passed sweeping cuts in lottery-funded education programs yesterday.
I was struck by this comment from the report:
The study’s authors said Deal’s plan will have Georgia bucking the national trend of pre-k programs going to longer, not shorter, hours. But they stopped short of calling on the governor to reconsider.
I am grateful to the 21 Democrats who cast their votes against HB326. You can join the new Facebook Group formed to recognize and thank The Brave 21.
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