Rise & Shine: Pre-K expansion plan arrives with programs at risk

by Philissa Cramer, at 5:36 am

Advocates are thrilled with Obama’s universal pre-K promise, but critics anticipate waste. (Times)
And existing early education programs are at grave risk in the country’s budget fight. (Washington Post)
In a shift, students at phaseout schools can apply to leave. (GothamSchools, SchoolBook, Post, NY1)
Students and staff at P-TECH describe how it felt to hear Obama mention their school. (Daily News)
The U.S. Department of Education’s new college cost scorecard is not that useful, some say. (Times)

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