The State Department of Education aims to improve education outcomes by expanding Pre-K programs for ages 3-4. Key questions include determining additional spots needed, campaign costs, and tax increase strategy. Analysis reveals some regions are overfunded while others need more spots. The case explores financial considerations (market size, costs, tax base), strategic factors (benchmarking other states, private programs), and operational aspects (long-term impact, tax structure). Findings suggest reallocating existing resources rather than expanding, as current program effectiveness is inconclusive. Recommendations include improving program effectiveness before justifying tax increases and addressing uneven resource distribution across regions.