Published On: July 29th, 2021|

Ed Source – Carolyn Jones

“In the late 2000s, Oklahoma became one of the first states to contribute public money to these accounts. Currently, 119 agencies representing states, cities and nonprofits have adopted similar programs, with nearly 1 million children enrolled. San Francisco’s plan, Kindergarten to College, was among the first city-run programs, and Oakland’s program, the Oakland Promise, has been hailed as one of the most innovative because it includes services for families and support that extends from birth through college graduation.” (more)