David Kirp is a professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. His body of work includes some fifteen books, as well as many articles that have appeared in leading policy focused social science journals and law reviews. His latest book is “The Sandbox Investment: The Preschool Movement and Kids-First Politics.”

We gratefully acknowledge contributions and assistance provided by the Children’s Alliance, Seattle University’s Institute of Public Service, Social Venture Partners, Washington Educators in Early Learning (WEEL), City Club and the Evan’s School of Public Affairs at the UW for making this event possible.