“……politicians are looking for votes. Some of them may actually believe pre-K care programs work and are trying to help their constituents. Some are probably cynics and want to advance their political careers on the backs of children. Others may be ideologues who believe the state is a better parent than parents. Some may even believe these programs represent an opportunity to politically indoctrinate young children.

“As for the scientists, I know they know better….”

Read the report from November 2002.

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