Fifty years of evidence shows that high-quality, voluntary pre-k is among the best strategies for education reform. Our brief highlights findings from the latest state pre-k program evaluations that continue to document gains in key measures of student learning, including early literacy, math and vocabulary; reduced need for special and remedial education; and lower incidences of grade retention.
Learn About Family Involvement Practices That Work
Family involvement is a key ingredient in high-quality pre-k, but it can be a challenge. On a recent Pre-K Now national conference call, we spoke with experts about proven, research-based methods for getting – and keeping – family members involved.