The goal of free universal pre-K programs for all children is gaining attention, but some regions can now only afford to offer free programs to at-risk children. Preschool advocates argue that the lifelong benefit outweighs the cost. (Photo: The Buffalo News)
The brief reviews current state practices to support children's school readiness and suggests additional policy considerations.
The compendium is part of an on-going project to measure, evaluate and promote high-quality child care.
According to the study, summer learning loss is a major contributor to the achievement gap between low-income and high-income youth
The report finds that over 80 percent of fourth-graders from low-income families fail to reach proficient reading levels.
The report finds that today's new mothers are older, better educated and more likely to be single than their counterparts two decades ago.
The report recommends policies for a "PreK-3rd" education system that begins at age 3.
The report reviews and suggests policies to improve the economic state of unmarried women.
The survey finds that there exist significant gaps in teacher and student perceptions about academic success.
The blueprint proposes major reforms for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which was established in 2002 under the last reauthorization of ESEA.
The fact sheet examines the effectiveness of specific programs aimed at promoting positive development and self-sufficiency for older youth.
About one-third of children who enter Head Start are overweight or obese. But the study finds that Head Start program directors lack the money, time and knowledge to adequately address child obesity.
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
At least $65 billion in vital government services and support remain unclaimed. The authors highlight methods to extend outreach efforts to ensure that low-income families receive the benefits they critically need.