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Although many are advocating at the federal level for fully-funded universal preschool for three- and four-year-olds, we don’t yet have federal funding to make that possible. With federal funding prospects uncertain, state-level opportunities for funding have emerged in the pursuit of children’s right to early education. Individual states are navigating this challenging terrain by leveraging constitutional amendments, expanding existing state investments, and identifying unique policy approaches to secure universal early education. Examining the successes and failures of various state-level initiatives can provide North Carolina policymakers with insights into the barriers and opportunities to increasing access to early education. Read more >>>