Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has introduced the Preschool Matters program that will greatly impact future Denver schools students, if passed by voters in the November election. The early childhood education program is endorsed by the mayor and other Denver officials.
City Council President Michael Hancock believes the measure to be extremely important to the city and the Denver schools. Denver schools Superintendent Michael Bennett agrees, stating that Denver schools educators will do everything they can to pass the measure in November.
The program was developed from recommendations submitted to the mayor by his task force, which was charged with increasing preschool access for Denvers children. Hickenlooper believes that access to quality and affordable preschools is crucial to the citys future, as well as an essential part of improving the Denver schools.
Documented studies show that preschool is one of the best investments for any city and its youth. A recent study in California by the Rand Corporation found that a return on investment of $2.62 in savings could be garnered for every dollar spent on preschool. The savings is realized through lower...