Why Is It So Hard to Send My Kid to a Good Preschool? The Shocking Truth About Early Education in America

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-30-2019

Department

Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education

School

Education

Abstract

In comparison with other industrialized nationa, the United States is behind in early education. In addition, students from low-income families are less likely to enroll in preschool than their more privileged counterparts and more likely to attend low-quality programs. This situations harms American students and society. This essay documents the results of various studies showing that high-quality preschool benefits children. It also offers reasons for improving preschool access and quality in the United States and includes examples of strategies for achieving this goal.

Publication Title

Voices of Reform

Volume

2

Issue

1

First Page

59

Last Page

72

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