Obama Draws Skeptics in Overhaul of Preschool to College

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President Barack Obama’s call for a renewed federal push on education from preschool through college drew skepticism from Republicans and universities.

In his State of the Union address last night, Obama advocated for preschool for every 4-year-old. Citing crushing student debt, he reiterated a call to hold colleges accountable on cost, value and quality. The White House provided no cost estimates and few details.