Which of the following was cited by Zigler and his colleagues supporting universal preschool in the United States?
A) It is more important to improve preschool education for young children who are disadvantaged rather than funding preschool education for all four-year-old children.
B) The quality of inner-city schools has often been found to be questionable.
C) Research has proven that the gains attributed to preschool and kindergarten education are often overstated.
D) Universal preschool would bring cost savings on the order of billions of dollars because of a diminished need for remedial and justice services.

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Zigler and his colleagues argued that universal preschool would bring cost savings on the order of billions of dollars because of a diminished need for remedial and justice services. This supports the idea of providing preschool education to all children rather than just those who are disadvantaged or improving the quality of inner-city schools. Additionally, the statement contradicts option C, which suggests that the gains attributed to preschool and kindergarten education are often overstated. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Which of the Following Was Cited by Zigler and His