Dialogue

The Business Case for Preschool: John Pepper

Season 2015 Episode 5 | 28m 49s Video has closed captioning.

Marcia Franklin talks with former Procter and Gamble CEO John Pepper about why he believes local and state governments should help fund preschool programs. Pepper, who was also the chairman of the board of the Disney Company, says he's alarmed by the downturn in skill levels among America's workforce, and that universal preschool could give children a better start on their future.

Aired: 04/16/15

Rating: TV-G

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