The New Mexico Pre-K Evaluation: Results from the Initial Four Years of a New State Preschool Initiative This summary report on the initial phase of NIEER’s New Mexico Pre K study finds significantly improved language, literacy, and math for the children who attended over children who did not and an estimated rate of return is $5 for every $1 invested. Education Reform Starts Early This report describes how New Jersey toddler car seat became a national leader in early education with the state’s reforms from preschool to third grade. Receive the latest information on hot topics, early childhood education research and upcoming events by subscribing to the biweekly NIEER newsletter.