Idaho Ranks Low In Pre-K Enrollment

Idaho ranks near the bottom nationally for preschool enrollment, particularly in low-income households, Idaho Education News reports today. A study released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that only five states ranked lower than Idaho on that measure; forty states offer public preschool, but Idaho is not among them . You can read Idaho EdNews reporter Kevin Richert’s full report here , which notes that public preschool may get some attention in the upcoming legislative session, with Boise Democratic Rep. Hy Kloc working on legislation/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise here.

Question: Why do we always bring up the rear — or near rear — when it comes to education?