This address by Commissioner Bell highlights the need to develop a national preschool demonstration model, using available resources whenever possible, as the most effective device to encourage school systems to initiate preschool education. Two facets of the preschool demonstration model are discussed: (1) a learning program built around educational television, and (2) the importance of the neighborhood school as the curriculum development and resource center for the preschool program. A second innovative program, the Community School Project, which makes increasing use of the neighborhood school as a community center for adult instructional and service programs, is also discussed. (CS)