State Electoral Results Leave Pre-K Advocates Nervous, But Hopeful

This article focuses on the recent GOP takeover of several state governments, and the possible impact on funding for Pre-K programs.  My personal opinion is that the earlier you institute strong educational values, the better off children are in the long run, and continued funding of these programs is paramount to the future of the educational system.  With so many parents forced to work, in addition to many single parent homes, having this resource available for children is essential to their later development.  Unfortunately it seems that education is first on the chopping block for most states in fiscal crisis.  The tone of the article is hopeful, however, that funding will continue at its current level at the very least.  Iowa's Republican legislature seems to be changing their initial oppositional stance due to the level of concerns from the constituency, so perhaps the voice of the people can still make a difference.