Preschool efforts face challenges

By Josh Verges, The Argus Leader (SD)

With permanent money proving elusive, a Sioux Falls public preschool program for low-income children probably will serve fewer students next school year when the initial funding runs out. Meanwhile, supporters of early childhood education again are looking to establish statewide standards for such programs in hopes the state will pay for them when the economy improves. Jan. 23, 2010