Free high-quality pre-K programs are huge for families, who otherwise would be spending tens of thousands of dollars a year on day care. They can be wonderful for kids, who are better prepared for kindergarten and more likely to go to college one day. And they’re a surprising bright spot in an otherwise bleak child care landscape. In recent years, some states have expanded their publicly funded pre-K options. New York City has staved off some proposed funding cuts to its program for 3-year-olds. Preschool has emerged as that rare issue with bipartisan support, as lawmakers in deep-red states like Alabama increase funding to their programs. Preschool still faces plenty of challenges, but the relative success of programs across the country — and the way they’ve been sold to lawmakers and the public — could hold lessons for all of us as we move through the uncharted waters of Trump 2.0. Read more from senior correspondent Anna North: https://voxdotcom.visitlink.me/4BQjaf