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Start Early: Take a Stand on Pre-K

Target: 2008 Presidential Candidates
Sponsored by: Pre-K Now
Access to high-quality pre-k shouldn't be about where a child lives or luck or family income. The proven and lasting benefits of quality pre-k should be available to all who want it.

Pre-k can raise academic achievement and graduation rates, reduce grade repetition and special education needs, and teach invaluable social skills and teamwork.

The presidential candidates must show leadership on this issue now by making pre-k a campaign priority. Ask the candidates what they will do to help all children start school ready to succeed.
deadline: Ongoing...
goal: 30,000
 

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Dear Presidential Candidate,

As a voter in this year's primary and general elections, I'm writing to urge you to make federal support for state pre-kindergarten programs an important part of your platform and a top priority if you are elected.

Access to high-quality pre-k shouldn't be about where a child lives or luck or family income. The proven and lasting benefits of quality pre-k should be available to all who want it. Pre-k raises academic achievement and graduation rates, reduces grade repetition and special education needs, and teaches invaluable social skills and teamwork.

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Sincerely,
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We signed the “Start Early: Take a Stand on Pre-K” petition!
# 250:
12:29 pm PST, Feb 29, Charles Byrne, Illinois
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Strong Foundation, Strong Future!!!!!!
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Let's invest in our most crucial infrastructure, shall we?
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12:27 pm PST, Feb 29, Nancy Pedigo, Tennessee
Any child who doesn't have pre-k education is behind the 8 ball before they ever start. And, for those who don't speak English, the need to learn it BEFORE entering the first grade.
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12:27 pm PST, Feb 29, Sher Beier, Florida
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12:27 pm PST, Feb 29, Dotti Lydon, California
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12:27 pm PST, Feb 29, Name not displayed, Ohio
AS A TEACHER OF THIRTY-SIX YEARS, I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE THAT EARLY EDUCATION COUNTS!
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The earlier education starts the better!!!!!
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12:23 pm PST, Feb 29, Edward Canaday, Michigan
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