Universal preschool is a proposal that would use funding from the federal government to provide school to children before they reach Kindergarten. In the current U.S. public education system government funded school is guaranteed to all children from kindergarten to 12th grade. number of U.S. states use state tax revenue to fund part-time and full-time preschool for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Half of the states that offer pre-K programs limit enrollment to low-income children. Proponents that preschool is too expensive for most American families and according to The Chicago Chi…
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@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
Yes
@9FZCXDM2yrs2Y
Preschool is something that many students have skipped and even then, they had succeeded greatly. There is not need to fund Preschool
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
No
@9F6S8N92yrs2Y
the government is centralized around education. we are expected to be fully educated by the time we are out of college, however, how are we supposed to be fully educated if the first building block costs more money that some people can pay
@ISIDEWITH6yrs6Y
No, and all education should be privatized
@9FV2C8P2yrs2Y
As Simon Bolivar once stated "A people without education is like a building without a foundation", the underlying message in this quote is simply due to the foundations of the nation in itself reflect the education from the people to which a nation will progress or regress at a proportional rate to the education of the general population.
@959K74L3yrs3Y
No, and all education should be nationalized.
@95K7BH73yrs3Y
No, but all education should be nationalized.
@8NS2CDJ5yrs5Y
I think it should be offered, but parents have a choice to send their child, keep them home, or send to private school.
@8FPNF735yrs5Y
It should be the parents' decision to send their child to preschool. Also, the state and the federal government should partially fund preschool and offer aid for low-income families.
@iandromidas5yrs5Y
No. Preschool is optional therefore at the decision of each parent
@9GBWNDD2yrs2Y
No, and I was taught in K-12 education that making babies got you suspended. End all contradictory support for baby-making. We do not need babies, period.
@9D6QLWZ2yrs2Y
No, use a voucher system instead and all education should be privatized
Yes, and abolish private schools
@8RL3T484yrs4Y
Yes, and all education should be free
@9S2PDWW9mos9MO
I agree with the proposal, but it’s important to Ensure that this is not the only route parents have to go down. State should also incentivize parents to homeschool their children until the time comes for them to go to public school. And if This is a Practice that the American people wish to go down, it should be funded by the state governments, managed by the local governments, and there should be the choice of private preschools available for parents to choose
@9FGJMKX2yrs2Y
The government should not fund any school, instead they should ban themselves from paying any teacher and abolish the teachers union so the parents can instead form a union and pay for all the school payments including kids who have disabilities or are too poor, so then everybody can get a refund plus extra so our economy can boom again.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Teachers will never get paid enough if they don’t have any unions to stand up against the lack of payment, parents won’t do that at all, and not every parent can afford school so you just designed an education system far worse than our current one.
Indeed, your perspective brings to light the intricate complexities of our current educational paradigm. A world where parents bear the sole financial responsibility for education might not be equitable, for not all parents possess the same financial means. The absence of a union may lead to an imbalance of power, potentially diminishing the voice of our educators. It is a delicate balance, one that requires thoughtful consideration and action. Shouldn't we strive for a system that promotes both quality education and equality of opportunity?
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
The teachers need much more of a voice than they have, but they also need to be honest about what’s happening face-to-face with parents. Parents that don’t attend meetings with teachers don’t get to complain about not being told something. We need increased funding for teachers, while holding a high standard as we currently do. They don’t get paid nearly enough, and the workload is insane, so publicly demonizing teachers is exactly how an education systems takes a turn for the worse.
We should try to teach to each students ability, while also trying to lift those strug… Read more
@piyo994yrs4Y
Yes, and all education should be nationalized
@8KCCKYBLibertarian5yrs5Y
No education is a state and local issue
@8D78D3ZRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but it should be state-funded and parents should have the option to send their kids to private schools
@9CCVG5B2yrs2Y
No, young children ought to be with their parents, and parents ought to receive aid to be able to support them with only one parent working.
One example of this approach is the Scandinavian model, where countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Norway prioritize family-friendly policies. These nations offer generous parental leave, financial support, and flexible work arrangements to encourage parents to spend more time with their young children. This not only strengthens the bond between parents and children but also promotes a healthy work-life balance.
What are your thoughts on implementing such family-friendly policies in the United States?
@8XNCGBR3yrs3Y
No, Most education should be privatized
Pre-School seems pretty optional so if you want to put your kid in there that's up to you, You could do daycare as well. Maybe if I ever become a parent my opinion on this might change
@B4X346T3wks3W
yes. education is a right. this should include preschool. taxpayer dollars should be helping Americans. funding preschool would be helping Americans at an early age.
@B4QL8Q64wks4W
I don't think preschool is necessary, however it should be offered at no cost, especially since many parents need to work and can't afford daycare
@B4PQ43N4wks4W
No, not for everyone. Some children might need structure, but pre-school is not necessary for everyone, so if they have a child who needs to go to preschool and they cannot afford it, then they should file for it, just like most everything else that the government pays for.
@B4KLCSB1mo1MO
Yes increasing access to early childhood development and educational programs will prepare children for k-12 education and hopefully stop the cycle of poverty
@B4FCJW4Republican1mo1MO
No, for the sake of low taxes, low national debt, weak government, and capitalism. Instead, allow it to be more privatized.
@B4D6KHP1mo1MO
No, for the sake of low taxes, low national debt, fair pay, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 1mo1MO
Yes, but funding should be tied to child development outcomes. States and Local governments need to match funding as well
@B3ZYM5D2mos2MO
No, because once again, teachers would have significant pay cuts and on top of that, the national debt would swell and taxes would spike; plus, it also undermines capitalism, weak government, federalism, and checks and balances
@B3VGV2T 2mos2MO
The question of whether the federal government should fund universal preschool is complex, with arguments both for and against it. Proponents argue that it can bridge the academic gap, improve long-term outcomes, and boost economic growth, while opponents raise concerns about costs, potential negative impacts on existing programs, and the role of the federal government in education.
Arguments in Favor:
Bridging the Academic Gap:
Universal preschool can provide all children, regardless of socioeconomic background, access to high-quality early childhood education, potentially leveling the play… Read more
@B3SM4VLIndependent2mos2MO
Yes, If the family needs funds to send their child to preschool they should be able to ask for the money, but it should not be just given to every person if they will not use it.
@B3QM2V92mos2MO
The government should completely change the education system or help family's to homeschooling their kids even if that means paying them to do it!!
@B394PQR3mos3MO
Yes. However, the government must ensure ALL parents/guardians have been made aware of what will be taught. Pre-school and high school should never be privatised, only higher education.
@B35C8WL3mos3MO
Should u.s peeking president revolution in based and inside community's alarmed vouchers issued by new Zealand labour party leader be sure it's privacy recommend
@B34HB8P3mos3MO
Basic Education is a Universal Right and it is VITAL to the equitability and efficiency of any species/form of life.
@B33XPRJLibertarian3mos3MO
I believe in private education. However if people want public education (which many in the USA do) then preschool should be included
@B2VXFPBRepublican3mos3MO
yes, but make it optional enrollment. if parents do not want their children in the school, they don't have to be in it.
@Dom-Castillo 3mos3MO
No, preschool is skippable and should be an option for the parents, increasing the deficit and taxes to fund a universal preschool is not needed. However, there should be a universal curriculum across all schools nationally to ensure everybody has the same minimum education.
@B2Q9CDP3mos3MO
I don’t care but all children should be able to go to some sort of school regardless if it’s homeschool, online school, public or private school.
@B2PMTB43mos3MO
Universal preschool could also solve the issue of child care for working parents, so yes. Making funding federal would make this benefit accessible in all states.
@B2P3ZFS3mos3MO
No because its the parents choice what school and why they want to send their kids too. parents choose a certain program
@B2LWG5T3mos3MO
Pre-school curriculum should be chosen by both parent and government. Government having requirements like reading math and language while what else is taught should be ran by parents.
@B2KSJBF4mos4MO
Yes, but roll preschool programs into public schools. If a private options wants to remain, it will not be publicly funded. Treat it exactly like K-12 schools
@B2FZRJ4 4mos4MO
No, the government should offer assistance to qualifying parents with support around educating your own child in those few early years, and watching them grow instead of sending them off to preschool at approx. 3 years.
@B2FNVYT4mos4MO
Preschool is fundamental to socializing a child and giving them the resources to headstart their skills. If our government truly cared about it's citizens, it would give them the resources to flourish.
@B2D6VXV4mos4MO
I would prefer long-term military academies in which students are taught from a young age highly useful and practical skills, knowledge, and receive proper physical fitness standards. Separation from the parents is the only way to eliminate the strange environmental factor that results in delinquency.
@B2BHSVR4mos4MO
I think it doesn't matter if they're being taught or watched as long as it's paid for. If they have a free daycare option it doesn't matter.
@B28C8BQ4mos4MO
I think the government should instead opt. for the circulation of books and materials to families who may not be able to afford, accommodate, or agree with the stances of a preschool for any plethora of reasons. This way the child can still be exposed to the material and their family can also hopefully still be able to attend work, take care of themselves and loved ones, and fulfill their other responsibilities.
@B25SWG55mos5MO
Education system, such as preschool are important for two parents to work and have children. These are probably the most important institutions and should be taking very seriously.
@B24N7CL5mos5MO
The government should work to bring down the cost of Preschool, and be open to subsidizing it in it's current form/model, but I do not think the government should pay for it entirely unless they want to make preschool part of the public school system.
@MJStevens94Republican 5mos5MO
Yes, as long as it is only a state policy and both the state (who ideally should primarily fund this) and federal governments are funding it, as well as parents, can have the option to send their child to private school, homeschool, vocational school, etc.
@MJStevens94Republican 5mos5MO
Yes, as long as it is only a state policy and both the state (ideally primarily) and federal governments are funding it, as well as parents can have the option to send their child to private school, homeschool, vocational school, etc.
@MJStevens94Republican 5mos5MO
If states implement such a policy for their educational system, then I think the state and federal governments should help fund it.
They should help supplement the cost, hit like they give money to public schools for students who are enrolled.
@9YF9JLX6mos6MO
Yes, but funding should come from state instead of the federal government and as long as parents also have the option to send their child to private school.
@9Y78S4L6mos6MO
Yes, but only if parents can prove they are working/have a steady job that would require childcare and or schooling.
@9Y4ZVPYIndependent6mos6MO
No, but mothers should be offered incentives or opportunities to be home with their preschool aged and younger children.
@9XHXJMK6mos6MO
Yes, but the Education System needs to be replaced to encourage geniuses instead of smothering them.
@9XF8X2S6mos6MO
They're like 4 years old when you go to preschool, they're not gonna remember anything and we could spend money elsewhere.
As an educator, Universal Preschool is not as important as educating parents on how to be good parents and role models for the importance of education.
No, fund a universal tax credit to offset the loss of income to a parent for childcare or preschool.
@9X5F7XZ6mos6MO
Yes, but I don't think it should be a requirement for parents to send their kids to pre-K if they choose not to.
@9WZ95PT7mos7MO
It'd be mostly recommended that this should be spoken about not just by the government but board of education and if so need to talk to parents about this and ask for consent etc
@9WXBK2YIndependent7mos7MO
No, if we lower the cost of living. More parents can stay home with their children longer, which is what we need to rebuild family units.
@9WX25ZD 7mos7MO
As long as this doesn’t apply to illegal immigrants. It’s a waste of money we need for citizens. This should be offered for everyone, not just low income.
Preschool should be available to all, but not required. Funding for private preschools should be an option.
@9WPMBNW7mos7MO
it should depend on the parents choice whether they want to sent their child to school that early in life
@9WNGDZ57mos7MO
No, is too costly for the government and wouldn’t be efficient (not enough preschools). Should be handled or funded at state and local level via religious organizations, private companies/corporations (profit or non-profit), charter preschools, or state-run (or privately-run) voucher systems.
@9WN7RWX7mos7MO
governments should fund public preschools that give an equal chance for all students to attend despite economic status, however the option to attend this school should be left up to the families.
@9WMSW5M7mos7MO
If preschool were to provide a genuine educational environment, I would definitely want it to be publicly funded.
@9WKZYNL7mos7MO
Yes, but it should be capped at a certain amount. Allowing access for all kids, but the potentially for parents to pay more for certain schools.
@9WK8J5L7mos7MO
No, the government should increase the minimum wage to be a living wage and obviate the need for both parents to work in most cases
@9WK5W3V7mos7MO
No, because public preschool can be used by anyone, meaning that all families have equal opportunity.
@9WJMPKZ7mos7MO
Yes, but it should only be funded for low-income families; those who have the money to pay for it should.
@9WF84HS7mos7MO
No, but there should be more funding provided to schools to allow low income children ages 3-5 to attend full time pre-school if both parents are working.
@9WF3LKW7mos7MO
Preschool is not an integral part of a childs development, and very academically successful kids can come from preschool.
@9W8K53H7mos7MO
Yes, as long as the parents still have the option of whether or not to send their kids to preschool.
Instead of paying off student debt, the government should be providing a better, more equitable level of basic & high school education
@9W64SZ8Republican7mos7MO
Yes, but it should be a place where kids can get ahead of their learning and should be focused on the kids and their education.
@9W55CQ67mos7MO
No, the federal government doesn't have enough money to fund this. Stop spending so much on the military, and these allowances of paid for universal colleges will be available.
@9VXPP877mos7MO
make the preschoolers work until they cant physically do it anymore cause they got it real easy out there fr fr
Yes, especially if they intend to prohibit abortion measures. Make parenthood more practical for first time parents.
@9VVNCN87mos7MO
The federal government should subsidize pay for childcare workers, not through tax credits to parents.
@9VSSL427mos7MO
Yes, but attendance should not be mandatory, and funding should be on the basis of the number of students enrolled, and the cost of running the facilities and paying the staff.
@9VRDKZV7mos7MO
yes, but they should be play based pre-schools and there should be more diversity in the types of preschools available
@9VPMR9G7mos7MO
Yes. This is the most vulnerable time for the child, and most likely the mother. A new child adds even more stress on a low income family. The long term benefits just have to outweigh the short term cost. Especially if we reallocate current unneeded spending to fund it.
@9VPC2XY7mos7MO
Yes, it's hard to pay for preschool and keep a job that covers the cost or works around preschool hours.
@9VNBHJT7mos7MO
Yes, but the bulk of funds should go to helping families become stable during the first several years of a child's life so they can build the foundation for a child's academic success.
@9VHQVSD7mos7MO
I believe if someone really can't afford schooling for their children the government should provide help, but not pay for everyone's schooling.
@9VDLS9T7mos7MO
I think preschool could be helpful but I also think kids need to learn through play and socialization until a certain age. I think we make kids grow up too fast as it is and making them go to 'normal' school even earlier would not help this.
@9V7VL2Y 7mos7MO
Please subsidize childcare first, then make preschool 2 years age 3 &. 4-whilst funding childcare the rest of the day so parents can afford to work.
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