Research on High Effects of High Quality Early Childhood Ed

by Mary Barrosse Schwartz, Executive Director, Pre-K VT

Research on the Effects of High Quality Early Education on At-Risk Children and from Middle Income Backgrounds

Three U.S. longitudinal studies show long and short-term positive effect for children. These programs were of varying intensity and served mainly at-risk children. These studies include the Abecedarian study in North Carolina, Perry High Scope in Michigan, and the Chicago Child-Parent Center in Illinois. All show consistent benefits that persist for many years following the program. Continue reading “Research on High Effects of High Quality Early Childhood Ed”

Pre-K Advocacy Organization Applauds Governor’s Call for Increased Investment in Early Education Programs

Pre-k Vermont applauds the Governor statements today to increase the investment in early childhood programs. Research consistently shows the return on investment of state and federal funding for high quality pre-k programs, accessible for all three- and four-year-olds. Continue reading “Pre-K Advocacy Organization Applauds Governor’s Call for Increased Investment in Early Education Programs”