About one-third of the nation’s 4-year-olds are enrolled in state-funded prekindergarten programs.
In Michigan, 32% of 4-year-olds attend the state’s public pre-K program. However, the state has invested an additional US$107 million from its 2023-24 budget to educate 4-year-olds, 20% more money compared to the prior year.
Christina Weiland, associate professor of education at the University of Michigan, and Ajay Chaudry, research scholar at New York University, are co-authors of “Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality,” a book about how to make affordable, high-quality early care and education available for all U.S. families.
