Early Education
Quality early education is foundational. National studies have shown that the first five years of life are crucially important years in brain development and early learning.
Investing in our keiki at the earliest ages to enable them to succeed in school and in life makes economic sense as well. Various studies have shown that a $1 investment in preschool today will save between $2 and $17 in the future.
Support for early education is a critical investment, and I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to provide access to high quality preschool opportunities.
Providing Resources Early for Kids Act
Congresswoman Hirono returns to the inspirational beginning of the PRE-K Act
The PRE-K Act (H.R. 3289) would establish a federal grant program to encourage and support state efforts to provide high quality preschool opportunities for our children. Grant funds would be available to invest in the professional development of preschool teachers and provide more classroom access and opportunities for children, among other uses. Congresswoman Hirono introduced the PRE-K Act in 2007, and the bill was passed in the House Committee on Education and Labor in June 2008 with 120 Co-Sponsors.
Please view our letters of support:
- American Association of School Administrators Read (pdf)
- Committee for Economic Development Read (pdf)
- Fight Crime: Invest In Kids Read (pdf)
- Good Beginnings Alliance Read (pdf)
- Hawaii Business Roundtable Read (pdf)
- Hawaii State Teachers Association Read (pdf)
- Legal Momentum: Advancing Women’s Rights Read (pdf)
- National Education Association Read (pdf)
- National School Boards Association Read (pdf)
- Parents as Teachers Read (pdf)
- Pre-K Now Read (pdf)
Early Education in the News
- Chairman George Miller emphasizes the importance if early education Read More
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