More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California’s surge leading the way

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Georgia preschool students listen to a teacher read a book Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Capitol Hill Child Enrichment Center in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alyssa Pointer)2026-04-22T17:03:41Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of 4-year-olds attending state-funded preschools reached record highs last school year, driven by states embracing universal access and an unprecedented $14.4 billion in spending….

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