Politicians Love ‘Universal’ Preschool. If Only They Could Decide What It Means.

Policymakers in Minnesota, like many across the country, have been impressed by studies that show early education can improve a child’s life and save taxpayers money over the long term. But while there’s a growing consensus on the value of preschool, states disagree on where the programs should be based, who should run them, or how the government should support them.

By Sophie Quinton

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