Quality early learning can help Brown achieve education goals
As Gov.-elect Jerry Brown formulates his policy agenda to ensure the long-term success of California, I hope he makes high-quality early education a priority. I was pleased to see that Michael Kirst, who co-authored Brown’s education plan, noted that the new governor will address preschool in his education agenda. Not only does high-quality early childhood education support many of Brown’s initiatives, but there are also many immediate opportunities to make strides toward expanding and improving early learning in California.
Brown’s education plan discusses important priorities such as expanding math, science, and technology education; improving proficiency in English; and increasing high school graduation rates. High-quality early learning programs help to address these goals at the