The Republican leader in the Senate said putting our children in pre-K is "institutionalizing" them and he’s not sure he wants to live in that kind of society.
We disagree. We want to live in a society where we invest in our children and provide opportunities for every child.
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Contradicting himself, Stivers begged the federal government in 2018 to "invest in quality early childhood education programs" including pre-K.
"These programs all make kids more successful."
"We will all benefit from that success for decades to come."
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It's no coincidence Senator Stivers’ newfound disdain for pre-K comes after
@GovAndyBeshear
proposed record investments in education and in our children including pre-K for all 4 year olds.
He shouldn’t turn his back on our children just to continue his attack on our governor.
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@KyDems
Says the same guy who represents the party that took power away from the governor so schools could be kept open to “protect the mental health of kids” 😂💀😂💀
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@KyDems
What studies say pre-k has no impact?!?
Universal Pre-K is a threat to Republican GOP
A smarter generation shrinks the GOP base, with less gullible people to radicalize
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@KyDems
Let's stick to the statistics instead of Republican opinion. Studies have consistently shown that kids with pre-K (including those in HeadStart) do better academically than those who don't. The only thing that costs more than a good education is the lack of it.
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@KyDems
Stivers is aware pre-K attendance would be voluntary, right? It would be a wonderfully helpful option for those who do want and need it.
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So he prefers that parents continue to "fudge" on pre-school apps so their 4 year old can attend? Like pretending to be separated to meet the "earnings criteria" or have them evaled for speech issues when there are none. 🤷♀️
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