From property tax to "soda tax," U.S. cities have found creative ways to fund and grow free, high quality preschool programs. Now families - and researchers - are reporting on the personal and academic benefits of those programs for local children.

We welcome Shante` Brown (Director of Operations, PHLpreK), Milagros Nores (Research Co-Director, NIEER) and Phil Sirinides (Senior Research Specialist, CPRE) to discuss two growing programs in Seattle and Philadelphia, and their unique approaches to fostering quality and improving access.