To universal preschool, that is. In yesterday's New York Post, he writes:
Most parents are delighted to share their childcare expenses with taxpayers. Yet there's shockingly little evidence that this costly dash to universalize the preschool experience will do much good for American education, particularly the kids who most need help preparing for kindergarten. It's more like a new middle-class entitlement -- and an expansion of the public-school empire.
If you want to hear more, chime in, or push back, sign up to attend Thursday's event, here at Fordham, about Checker's new book, Reroute the Preschool Juggernaut. You'll even get a free copy of the book!
