Minnesota Legislature's 2007 session

Should all kindergarten be all-day?

DFL legislators and the governor agree in principle that all-day, every-day kindergarten is good for many students, but funding the program statewide carries a hefty pricetag: $160 million a year. Where should the state focus its education funds?

Guests

• Alice Seagren: Minnesota education commissioner.
• Mindy Greiling: Chair of the K-12 Finance Division in the Minnesota House, DFL-Roseville.

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