A. Barton Hinkle on the Recurring Push for Universal Preschool

Back in February, President Obama
proposed “working with states to make high-quality preschool
available to every child in America. Every dollar we invest in
high-quality early education can save more than seven dollars later
on by boosting graduation rates, reducing teen pregnancy, even
reducing violent crime.” This is worrisome, says A. Barton Hinkle,
because the claim was bunk. Yet, the president’s proposal enjoys
growing support.

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