Summary Of Blasio's Expansion Of Universal Prek

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One policy of Mayor Di Blasio’s that I am a big believer in is his expansion of universal pre-k for the underprivileged. An issue for many working families is concern of both childcare while parents work and the ability to best set their children on a pathway to education. This often overlooked issue is an important one and I was glad to see that the mayor’s plan was both consistent and cogently argued. Having grown up underprivileged myself I have seen firsthand how much something as small as early access to education can be. The program is also funded based on redistributing tax revenue from the wealthiest to help the poorest which is essential in combatting the inherent income inequality within New York City. The plan is both practical and

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