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2010 Yearbook
The State of Preschool 2010: State Preschool Yearbook
In the 2009-2010 school year, the effects of the recession became fully apparent despite federal government aid to the states for education. Total enrollment barely increased over the prior year. Total spending by the states decreased, and per-child spending declined in inflation-adjusted dollars.

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February 7, 2012
The ‘Race to the Top’ Winners: How States Plan to Use Quality Ratings Systems
When the Obama Administration unveiled its priorities for the ear...

February 7, 2012
Preschool nutrition can be challenging
Preschool is an appropriate time to begin teaching children the i...

February 7, 2012
Report: Young learners at risk
Early education is at risk across New York. School aid cuts have...

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Preschool Matters Today
Preschool Matters Today!

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Early Education on the International Scene
Continuing its focus on the importance of early childhood education, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) held its high-level roundtable “Starting Strong:...


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February 15, 2012
National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs
Washington, DC - At this second summit on home-visiting programs, participants will explore the policy and practice behind the topic....

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The New Mexico PreK Evaluation: Impacts From the Fourth Year (2008-2009) of New Mexico’s State-Funded PreK Program
New Mexico’s children who attend the state-funded Pre-K program have been found to have achieved significant positive effects in vocabulary, math, and literacy skills at the beginning of kindergarten.

Investing in Young Children: New Directions in Federal Preschool and Early Childhood Policy
Ron Haskins and Steve Barnett focus on Early Head Start, Head Start, and home visiting programs in this collection of papers they edit. Promising recommendations include closing ineffective Head Start centers or giving other program operators the opportunity to compete for Head Start.

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Featured NIEER Publication

Growing and Learning in Preschool

Can a curriculum based on solid research build school and life skills by integrating play into learning? This video explores this question while showing the essential features of a high-quality preschool program.

To receive a complimentary copy of the featured publication, contact info@nieer.org.


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