Idaho is one of 10 states that does not offer a public preschool system, and this could be hurting Idaho's children in the long run. According to a piece written by Education Secretary Arne Duncan in April 2013 in the Washington Post, studies show children who attend preschool begin kindergarten seven months ahead in literacy skills and four months ahead in math skills. He said early education improves a student's non-cognitive skills such as persistence, self-control and emotion regulation. Proponents also cite research that says introducing preschool in schools actually saves money in the long run since children who attend preschool are more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to be incarcerated/Anthony Kuipers, Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.

Question: Do you think public preschool will happen any time soon in Idaho?