Press Release
☷Biden Harris Administration Releases Resources to Support Preschool Expansion and Early School Success
U.S. Department of Education ( By Press Release office)
Feb 28,2024
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Today , the Department of Education released guidance on how states , schools , and organizations can use Title I funds to provide more high - quality preschool options for three - and four - year olds . This will help more kids succeed early on and set them up for success in kindergarten . The Biden - Harris Administration has invested in education , including $1 . 9 billion for the Title I program . Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will talk about this during a visit to a preschool in New Jersey . This guidance aims to help underserved children access quality preschool programs and support educators . The Department updated its guidance on serving preschool children through Title I to expand access and improve program quality . This aligns with the President ' s Executive Order to increase access to high - quality care . The Department is working with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure quality preschool options are available for all families . The guidance gives information on how local and state education agencies can team up with local preschool programs , Head Start , and other community organizations to make preschool more accessible . It explains how Title I funds can be used to support the professional development of early educators . It also emphasizes the importance of meeting the needs of preschool students , especially those with disabilities and English learners , in order to achieve educational fairness . Expanding access to high - quality preschool has been a top priority for the Biden - Harris Administration from the start . Research shows that when low - income students receive two years of high - quality preschool and then continue with high - quality , full - day kindergarten , achievement gaps close and graduation rates improve . The revised guidance will help schools expand high - quality preschool by providing information on how to use Title I and other federal funds to reach more children . The skills and knowledge gained in early childhood are the foundation for life . By expanding access to high - quality preschool , coordinating transitions to kindergarten , and supporting teachers , more students can succeed in school and reach important benchmarks for graduation and future success . The Non - Regulatory Guidance on Serving Preschool Children Through Title I and the accompanying Early School Success Dear Colleague Letter provide more details on how states and local leaders can ensure opportunities for all young learners .
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