As Minnesota students return to the classroom, our littlest learners are set to benefit from some big new investments. In 2013, we made a historic investment in all-day Kindergarten, ensuring every Minnesota student has access, free of charge. After a year to get ready, all Minnesota schools are now offering all-day Kindergarten to our families this fall.

This investment is sure to make a big difference for our students. All-Day Kindergarten has a proven track record of success, preparing young learners for success in school.

• The Studies Prove It - Numerous studies done over the past two decades show that All-Day K programs consistently lead to better preparedness for students and higher achievement over the long term.
  
  
• The Return on Investment is Real - All-Day K is a wise investment in our children's future, with some studies suggesting a return on investment as high as 3:1.
  
  
• All-Day K Will Narrow the Achievement Gap - Minnesota has one of the nation's most glaring achievement gaps, ranking 49th among the 50 states. A growing body of research shows that All-Day K programs lead to higher academic achievement and reduced achievement gaps between students of different socioeconomic groups.