The March 25 column by Geov Parrish is rife with inaccuracies and misleading statements about the content and intent of the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP).
First, Mr. Parrish states the city developed this program via a rushed process “despite some obvious logistical flaws.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Over the course of two years, the city developed SPP with input from a wide variety of stakeholders and extensive research.
The evidence is clear: High-quality preschool changes lives. ...