With more than 40 years of experience in public education serving in various capacities from teacher to coach to school board president, few are more qualified to speak on the subject of public education in Iowa. This week he discusses the history of our state’s commitment to public education, and reviews the damage done by the last decade of single party rule. What we have/had is a welcoming attitude, strong work ethic, and support for public education. With this background, it is time that Iowa again set the education standard by offering all day preschool (3-4-year-olds). doi) has shown that all day preschool education mitigates achievement gaps, enhances social/emotional learning, and reduces future remedial services.