Will "universal preschool" for 3- and 4-year-olds improve academic achievement over the long term?

Yes

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  by Eva Smart

  Voluntary Pre-K programs have already proven to be a great success in many states. Universal Pre-K would be a huge advance for our country. Pre-K recognizes the the majority...read more

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  by Merrilee Walker

  Anyone familiar with Early Childhood Inclusion Programs understands the benefits of the universal preschool model. The key to decreasing future educational expenses and increas...read more

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  by Janice Middleton

  Yes, two more years of schooling will benefit children over the long term. However, the design of the additional two years is of utmost importance. Let's establish the "givens...read more

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  by Ophelia

  The benefits of education go far beyond academic knowledge. True education provides socialization, promotes community values and community involvement, and also enhances social ...read more

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  by S. A. Holley

  With the preschool curriculum being as high as it is today, there are changes that need to be made within the school system. Children are accepted into preschool based on a low ...read more

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  by Matthew J. Geiger

  Preschool, head start, day care, or whatever program is available to a child who is not quite old enough to enter kindergarten can be a beneficial experience as it provides a va...read more

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  by Ashley Woods

  I think it is a good idea to improve academic achievment for preschoolers in the long term. It can help prepare them for kindergarten. Also watch out if your child around this a...read more

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  by Jennifer Dooley

  My eldest son started kindergarten this year, and imagine my surprise when at the parent orientation his teacher informed us that he would have homework every night. I couldn't...read more

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  by LTG

  The purposes of preschool include the promotion of early literacy, social health, nutrition and cleanliness, and community values. There are additional benefits, such as earlie...read more

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  by Olivia Bredbenner

  I believe that a universal preschool would offer an opportunity for the children from disadvantaged homes.Because attendance to this kind of program means a developmental milest...read more

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  by Lori Willers

  Yes I do believe that universal preschool for 3 and 4 year olds will improve academic achievement in the long run! The reason I feel this way is from experience. I am a mother o...read more

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  by Rixta Francis

  Probably it will have a positive effect on academic achievement later. But the question is if that's desirable. A 3-year old can't decide for itself what it wants, so it depends...read more

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  by Shana Baxter

  Vital psycho-social skills are developing in children of this age. Skills that need socialization to achieve. A properly ran preschool would boost a child's self esteem upon e...read more

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  by Jannie Hoffknecht

  I did not go to preschool it was not common practice when I was growing up. When I did go to kindergarten I was not prepared to be in a group of kids for half a day for five day...read more

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