Strengthening Families, Strengthening Our Economy: The Economic Benefits of Pre-Kindergarten

Sep 09, 2014

By MBPC Staff

Investing now in kids and families will strengthen Montana’s children and families, our communities, and the state’s economy. Quality, public pre-K helps parents work, reduces education costs, increases future earnings of participants, and reduces the state’s spending on corrections. Montana is currently one of only eight states not investing in its youngest learners. A high quality, public pre-K program will make us more competitive among neighboring states, benefit taxpayers, and enhance economic vitality. >>> Read MBPC's full report here.