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wwkvoter: the science of this not withstanding, it's unlikely that I could find a match for all those kids. In the interim, here are the cold, hard, facts: Kids living in poverty who go to Pre-K are highly unlikely to show any measurable gains, after 2nd grade, over kids living in poverty who do NOT go to Pre-K, when controlled for parental involvement, education level, and income. Space precludes me from citations, but you can Google it. And all the state Offices, Agencies, Departments, Commissions, etc. will not refute the essential reality that kids who are the product of single parent dependence achieve at a profoundly lower level than children who come from married fathers and mothers. Ms. Hawkins would contribute to public service by saying so , though it might mean a reduction in jobs associated with the Poverty Industry, which is why you won't hear about it.