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TK, Head Start, preschool and more: What’s the difference?

August 29, 2025 | EdSource

Early Edge’s Executive Director Patricia Lozano interviews with EdSource reporter Lasherica Thornton for her article on the Early Learning options available to families including Transitional Kindergarten, HeadStart, and state or private preschool.

Patricia Lozano Executive Director

“It goes back to what’s best for families,” said Patricia Lozano, executive director of the advocacy group Early Edge California. “What is it that parents need? My intuition is that they just want something that is easy, accessible, and affordable, and where they feel like (their) child is learning and is safe.”

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