Partnering with the Private and Philanthropic Sectors: A Governor’s Guide to Investing in Early Childhood - The report describes typical structures of early childhood public-private partnerships, common functions of these partnerships, and concrete steps that governors can take to create them. It also profiles eleven public-private partnerships around the country, examining their governance structures, funding, program activities, and evaluation efforts. (National Governors Association, 2008)...

Partners in Closing the Achievement Gap: How Charter Schools Can Support High-Quality Universal Pre-K - This brief argues that charter schools are natural partners for pre-k because of their shared challenges and approaches to education. The document offers a number of recommendations that would make it easier for charter schools to participate in state pre-k programs and give them access to state and federal funds. It also includes profiles of pre-k programs in charter schools throughout the country. (Sara Mead, Democrats for Education Reform, March 2008) ...

A Diverse System Delivers for Pre-K: Lessons Learned in New York State - To provide pre-k services to more children, many states turn to 'diverse' or 'mixed' delivery, which uses both community-based and school sites. This report examines New York's successful model. (Betty Holcomb, Pre-K Now, July 2006) ...