Council Member Stevens emphasizes the need for concrete data and analysis to compare different early childhood education programs, particularly between the ACS voucher program and the three-k program. She stresses the importance of using this data to improve and potentially restructure the system. Deputy Chancellor Hawkins acknowledges the importance of data-driven decision-making but admits that comprehensive data analysis is not yet available.

• Stevens pushes for specific data on where different programs overlap and their impacts
• She expresses frustration with the lack of progress in addressing systemic issues over the past three years
• Stevens emphasizes the need to use best practices from successful programs to improve others
• Hawkins acknowledges the importance of data but admits that comprehensive analysis is not yet available
• The discussion highlights the need for better data collection and analysis to guide decision-making in early childhood education