The Economics of Early Childhood Education: How Federal Budget Cuts are Affecting Low-Income Preschools Across the United States

This policy brief examines the growing crisis in early childhood education (ECE) caused by recent federal budget cuts to programs such as Head Start, Preschool Development Grants, and AmeriCorps-affiliated initiatives.

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November 30, 2025

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Rachel Ledoux

Education Development and Advocacy Intern

Rachel Ledoux is a student at Simmons University studying political science and economics with a focus on public policy. Originally from Vermont, she serves as an Education Development and Advocacy Intern at the Institute for Youth in Policy and is passionate about civic engagement, education policy, and civil rights advocacy.

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