Innovative program prepares children for kindergartenThe journal Developmental Psychology has published new research suggesting that Oklahoma's pre-kindergarten program is a success at helping kids prepare for school. Oklahoma is one of the few states to offer preschool to every four-year-old. Gains are reported for kids across the board.
Oklahoma's early childhood program is unusual because it is staffed by well-educated, well-trained, and well-paid teachers receiving regular public school salaries. Michelle Trudeau reports for National Public Radio.
Tags: Early Childhood Education, Preschool, Education, Student Achievement, Education by Sistrunk
2 comments:
I'm with you on this, Jaimie! It's sad that you and other parents must pay so much for preschool. When my children were small, a sizeable amount of my salary also went to child care.
I think this is a great idea considering children should begin learning as early as 1. Those are the crucial early years to me.
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