Iowa ranks fifth in the nation for access to 4-year-old preschool, according to a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research. During the 2023-24 school year, 67% of Iowa 4-year-olds attended a state-funded preschool program, the "2024 State of Preschool Yearbook" report said. Nationally, 37% of 4-year-olds were enrolled. The District of Columbia, Vermont, Colorado and West Virginia beat Iowa for the top four spots. This is the third year that Iowa has ranked fifth in the nation, according to the institute's data. In 2021, Iowa ranked third in the country. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #IAlegis #IAed