Ok, I couldn’t resist that headline, but I am very excited by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners announcement that they are committed to implementing a universal preschool program for Cuyahoga County 3 and 4 year olds over the next several years. Ohio’s next Governor should take note of this important move and incorporate it in the next state budget. It’s easy these days to be seduced by the all the bad news about our economy and increasing poverty, and to spend all of our time wringing our hands about it. Universal preschool can give all Ohio children a fair start and over time it will pay social and economic dividends that can help turn this state around.

To learn more about how public and private investments in early care and education can help turn Ohio around, visit Ohio Grounwork