Dive Brief:
- President Barack Obama has announced plans for a White House Summit on Early Education on Dec. 10.
- According to the press release, philanthropic, business, education, advocacy, and elected leaders will be present at the event, which will focus on pre-K expansion.
- At the December meeting, Obama will reveal which states won $250 million in Preschool Development Grants and $500 million in Early Head Start Child Care Partnership awards.
Dive Insight:
In December 2013, Obama made a call to action, urging states to focus on pre-K expansion. Since then, 30 states and cities have created new programs or expanded existing initiatives, all in the name of providing access to pre-K. The December summit will expand on the topics Obama discussed last year.
According to the press release, in addition to announcing the pre-K grant winners, Obama will zero in on some private sector initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for early childhood learning.