Selected mayors from across the country will give fast presentations on how they are moving the needle on one or more key goals related to advancing their cities’ success. For more info, visit ceosforcitiesnationalmeeting.org.

1. A City of Learners
Dayton, Ohio

2. The Problem Statement
How can we lead an effort in the City of
Dayton that will ensure access to voluntary,
high-quality preschool for all children;
increase the number of children who
read at grade level by 3rd grade; and
build lasting public and business
support for investments in early
learning and school readiness?

3. Dayton’s Education Landscape
Partnering
with:

4. Kindergarten Readiness
1,900 students start kindergarten each year
in the City of Dayton
Just 24% are fully ready for kindergarten
Only 19% go on to get a college degree

5. Preschool Matters
On average, our research shows there is a
10% gain
on kindergarten readiness test scores
for low-income children who attend preschool

6. Preschool Enrollment and Quality

7. Goal
Provide high-quality
preschool for ALL
3- and 4-year-old children
in the City of Dayton with
the first phase to begin
in Fall 2016.