Funding cuts to state-funded prekindergarten programs in FY10 & 11

by Dale Epstein, Ph.D. and Steve Barnett, Ph.D. (July 2010)

As documented in NIEER's annual report The State of Preschool 2009, the rate of the growth of spending on pre-K has decreased even as state expenditures increased. In this brief report, NIEER Co-Director Steve Barnett and Research Professor Dale Epstein estimate the cuts in state funding for prekindergarten across fiscal years 2010 and 2011.

View full report here >>

Read other articles:
RECALL: Toy Rattles due to Choking Hazard
RECALL: Double Stroller due to Collapse Hazard
States Slash Pre-K Programs as Economy Falters
RECALL: Magnetic Maze Boards
Funding cuts to state-funded prekindergarten programs in FY10 & 11
Educators: Early childhood education key to school reform
News Report on the Cost of Child Care
Opinion: Early learning paves the future
RECALL: Infant and Toddler Hammocks
Recalled by still around - CBS News Video
RECALL: Sand and Water Transportation Station Toys
RECALL: Toy Vegetables
Early childhood education programs essential
RECALL: "Fun Stuff" Children's Toys
Poor Reading Skills Target Of New Campaign
RECALL: Baby Cribs
RECALL: Giant Stars Building Sets
RECALL: Chuck E. Cheese Light-up Rings and Star Glasses
Meet the Press: Colin Powell
RECALL: Children's Mood Rings and Necklaces
Experts: Early childhood education programs essential
RECALL: Baby formula
Connecticut campaign focuses on early care and education
Fret over early education funding
Kindergarten class trades chairs for exercise balls
RECALL: FDA warns consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners
RECALL: The Fisher-Price Recalls More than 10 Million Products
RECALL: Jogging Strollers (two manufacturers)
RECALL: “Alexander Designs” Brand Drop-Side Cribs
RECALL: Bravo Sports Trampolines
Foley promises not to cut early childhood funding
RECALL Bath tub toys
RECALL Children's Projector Flashlights
RECALL Infant's Overalls
RECALL: Graco recalls 2 million baby strollers
RECALL of 3 Different Brands of Drop-Side Cribs
RECALL: Meijer Infant boy shoes
RECALL: Dollar Tree Children's Halloween Lanterns
CPSC Reminds Parents How to Prevent Halloween Costume and Decoration-Related Injuries
RECALL: Britax Infant Car Seats
RECALL: Horse-on-a-Stick Toys
RECALL: Rocking Horses
RECALL: Roman shades, roll-up and roller blinds
RECALL: Children's Hooded Jackets
CPSC Educates New Parents on Safe Babywearing
RECALL: Repair to Bassettbaby Drop-Side Cribs
ConnPIRG releases annual "Trouble in Toyland" report
Nobel Laureate to Debt Panel: Invest in Early Education
State Board Of Education Votes To Tighten Eligibility Rules For Kindergarten
RECALL: The First Years® Recalls American Red Cross® Cabinet Swing Locks
RECALL: AmerTac Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
RECALL: Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
RECALL: Zoom Buggy Cars and Dream Pillow Stars
RECALL: Ceramic Banks by Oriental Trading Company
New Connecticut cable show on "creating cooperative kids"
RECALL: Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas
RECALL: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets
RECALL: Baby Rattles
RECALL: Teething Rings
RECALL: Toy Mobile Phones
RECALL: Strollers Recalled to Repair
RECALL: Remote Controlled Toy Tanks
RECALL: Butterfly Push Toy
RECALL: Infant Teethers/Rattles
RECALL: Drop Side Crib Brands
RECALL: Night lights
RECALL: Video Baby Monitors with Cords
RECALL: Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors
Oppose Drastic Cuts in H.R. 1 to Children, Education and Families
RECALL: Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens
RECALL: Bassinets by Burlington Basket Company
RECALL: Child Chairs
RECALL: IKEA Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Mattress Support Collapse
RECALL: B.O.B.® Jogging Strollers
RECALL: Baby Jogger Jump Seats
RECALL: Rattles by Rhino Toys
RECALL: Wooden Playpens
RECALL: Parents Wooden Activity Toys
RECALL: Skippy® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
RECALL: Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
RECALL: Wooden Puzzles
RECALL: Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers
RECALL: Pogo Sticks
RECALL: Girls' jeans for toddlers
RECALL: Girls' dress
RECALL: Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard
RECALL: Infant Bed-Side Sleepers
RECALL: Pampers® Natural Stages Pacifiers
RECALL: Wrist Rattles and Baby Booties
CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds
RECALL: Girl's Hooded Sweater
CPSC Alert: USA Clip-on Chairs
RECALL: Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA
RECALL: Zooper Strollers due to Strangulation Hazard
RECALL: Dream on Me Recalls Drop-Side Cribs
Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats
RECALL: Emma's Garden Polka-Dot Girls' Dresses
Big Lots Recall of Metal Futon Bunk Beds
RECALL: Toy Helicopters Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores
RECALL: B-Nimble Strollers
RECALL: Infant Girls Sandals from Target
RECALL: Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops
RECALL: Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets
RECALL: Wooden Animal Drum
RECALL: Children's Sleepwear by Sage Creek Organics
RECALL: Mini Stars Building Sets by Edushape
RECALL: Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers
RECALL: Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads
RECALL: Dolls Recalled by Pottery Barn
RECALL: LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global
RECALL: Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group
RECALL: Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets
RECALL: Table-Top Clip-on Chair
RECALL: Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer
RECALL: Toy Keys with Remote
RECALL: Fisher-Price Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons
RECALL: Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA
RECALL: Little TikesToy Workshop and Tool Sets
RECALL: LM Import & Export Toy Cars
RECALL: Musical Wooden Table Toys
RECALL: Shermag Repair to Drop-Side Cribs
RECALL: Ballard Designs Step Stools
RECALL: Yu Wei Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney
RECALL: Jogging Strollers by B.O.B. Trailers
RECALL: LittleLife Baby Carriers
RECALL: Guidecraft Twist 'n Sort Toys
RECALL: Target Children's Frog Masks
RECALL: Kiddieland Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes
RECALL: Children's Pajamas by Bella Bliss
RECALL: Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled Recreational and Home Spring Products
Five Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Recall Tots in Mind Crib Tents
RECALL: Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft
RECALL: Bumbo Baby Seats
RECALL: Graco Recalls Wood Highchairs
RECALL: PeaPod Travel Tents by KidCo
Crib Standards Set to Change 12/28/12