Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is urging reforms to Multnomah County's Preschool for All program, citing hundreds of millions in unspent funds, low participation, and unmet goals for families in need.

Even if the Oregon Legislature isn’t on track to kill Preschool for All this session, county leaders and program advocates are staying alert to potential new threats.

Schools Coalition Tells Kotek to Keep Her Hands Off Preschool for All “You never want to have to choose between paying your preschool bill or paying your rent,” one parent said.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek had previously called for major changes to Preschool for All, which imposes an income tax on Multnomah County’s wealthiest residents.

An amendment introduced late Monday evening would bar counties from imposing an income tax to provide preschool, a not-at-all-veiled jab at Multnomah County.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a new proposal that would shut down Multnomah County's "Preschool For All" Program.

Now, both say they’re concerned that Preschool for All’s current approach to enrollment will hurt small providers, who can’t afford to have even a couple of vacancies in their programs.

All North Platte Public School preschool classrooms will now be located at Buffalo Early Learning Center beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

Macomb County free preschool family event gives children a chance to see what preschool is all about and parents an opportunity to enroll them in the county’s free programs.

All Michigan families with a 4-year-old can enroll in free preschool. But many aren't taking advantage because they don't know they're eligible.

All Michigan families with a 4-year-old can enroll in free preschool. But many aren't taking advantage because they don't know they're eligible.