Early Childhood Education: Investing In Quality Makes Sense

Nearly four out of five states now invest in preschool programs. However, the financial commitment of various states to early childhood education, their eligibility requirements, and the number of children who actually receive care vary widely, making high-quality and readily available state-funded preschool programs the exception rather than the rule.

Research points to the benefits of high-quality, center-based programs that include identifiable components, according to new research in a brief edited by Lauren B. Resnick. This brief from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) outlines effective program components and lists what policymakers should do to encourage successful early childhood education.

Download the brief at http://www.aera.net/uploadedFiles/Journals_and_Publications/Research_Points/RPFall05.pdf

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