Duncan: Preschool Will Help Country 'Get Out of the Catch-Up Business' | Education Week

December 8, 2009 |
The education secretary expressed his support for legislation introduced in Congress that would authorize $8 billion for early-childhood education over eight years. (The House version calls for $1 billion per year for eight years, according to Early Ed Watch.) He said national standards are needed for what preschoolers need to know and be able to do to be ready to learn. ... Original Article