Sunday, September 9, 2012
Early learning a key investment
Investment in early-learning programs is key to lowering the state's school dropout rate and getting kids ready for kindergarten, ensuring they keep up and are ready for college and careers.
Two objectives are critical to the future of education: lowering the high-school dropout rate and preparing more students for college and careers. Key to success in both is educating children earlier.
The path beginswith 3- and 4-year-olds. Neuroscience research leaves no doubt about the wisdom of investing in early-childhood education. Much of brain development occurs before children turn 5.
Students who have participated in high-quality early-learning programs do better in math and reading, have higher graduation rates and enter the workforce with higher skill levels and higher potential earnings.
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