Expanding Pre-K Access through Charter Schools
Pre-K is quickly reaching the top of policymakers’ agendas.
But charter schools in many states are prevented from offering pre-K because of inadequate funding, restrictive enrollment policies, or outright prohibitions.
A new report by the National Alliance and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute examines state policies that prevent charter schools from offering state-funded pre-K programs, and also outlines recommendations for federal and state policies that would allow more high-quality charter schools to offer pre-K.
