Pre-K Caucus Co-Chair Statement welcoming our newest co-chair, @RodneyDavis: https://t.co/DiTfqQM6aT

Study finds that students in #SanAntonio’s @PreK4SA program did better on state tests — all the more reason we should continue investing in early education:

Glad to see @Harvard researching what makes early education helpful:

This week marks #InternationalEducationWeek, where we celebrate the importance of study abroad and educational exchanges. #IEW2018

“It has become increasingly clear that one of the best ways to build a productive and prosperous society is to start early – that is, before children enter kindergarten.” Report from @BrookingsInst on scientific knowledge of pre-K effects:

Efforts like this will continue to increase kids' access to early childhood education that will help set them up for success.

The benefits of early childhood education cannot be overstated. From making kids less likely to be arrested, more likely to graduate, and less likely to struggle with substance abuse, we must continue investing in our kids early on. https://t.co/BC2H2yR989 via @voxdotcom

.@amprog new study on universal #PreK in D.C. shows increase in maternal labor force participation rates in both low and high income families, and women with young children also saw large increases in employment.

.@HHSGov readying introduction of Preschool Development Grants for states to boost #PreK quality and give children an equal opportunity to a gain a strong educational foundation. Applications will post Aug. 14 and states will have until Oct. 15 to apply.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - #NelsonMandela who 100 years later, continues to inspire us to make the world a better place through #education. #MandelaDay #MandelaDay2018 #MandelaDay100

“Teachers question education provided to migrant children in detention” via @monitornews

Great news to hear about @PreK4SA receiving highest national accreditation from @NAEYC for its dedication to improving early-childhood education.

Congratulations Chicago for taking the first step toward universal #PreK and recognizing the importance of investing in #earlyed for our children and their futures.

.@abcnews: 5-year-old's dance moves steals the show at pre-K graduation

.@PreKCaucus co-chairs statement on #TeacherAppreciationWeek: https://t.co/AfESi4Nwgy

Over 3.2 million public school teachers educate about 50 million kids from #PreK to high school. Thank you to all teachers for the work that you do and the countless contributions you make to children's success in and outside the classroom! #TeacherAppreciationWeek

This week, we recognize the countless contributions educators make to our children’s futures and show our gratitude for all that they do to guide, motivate, and support students. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Co-chair and co-founder @JoaquinCastrotx joined @TheHill #TheHillLatinoEdu to discuss #Latino education and closing the achievement gap. Investing in early education & high-quality #PreK for all children sets kids up to succeed academically and professionally.

.@PreKCaucus founding co-chair @JoaquinCastrotx: We must give children equal opportunities to reach their full potential, especially starting in early education.

.@PreKCaucus founding co-chair @JoaquinCastrotx: Studies show held back students are more likely to drop out than peers who were able to progress from grade to grade without interruption.