Children in Head Start who miss more preschool show fewer academic gains
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 10:02
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study has found that children in Head Start who miss 10 percent or more of the school year have fewer gains in academics than their peers who attend preschool more regularly. Many researchers see high-quality preschool programs as a way to reduce long-term disparities in education. Placing an emphasis on attendance in preschool programs may be important to maximizing benefits.