Why is preschool essential in closing the achievement gap?

From: Educational Leadership and Administration | Date: September 22, 2005| Author: Slaby, Robert; Loucks, Sharon; Stelwagon, Patricia | Copyright information

Abstract: Studies suggest that three and four-year old children who are exposed to preschool have a greater chance of academic success throughout their schooling. This article highlights a five-year case study of children of poverty who attended a structured preschool in Salinas, California. The longitudinal study exposed various components of a successful preschool program. The study results indicate that children of poverty who attended preschool out performed in second and third...

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