We triple spending on preschool reading programs in year one. Education reform costs money, and this administration is willing to spend it. But money alone does not produce reform, and that's why my plan emphasizes results and accountability. And I know they do. Parents leave cities when they mistrust public schools.
Parents stay when they have confidence in the public school system.
In the same way, we don't test to punish urban schools, we test to renew them. Our budget helps to bring high standards to every low-income school in America. It focuses on early childhood programs. It increases spending for Head Start. But it also encourages and invites innovation so that no child is left behind.