Report: Tenn. Pre-K Not Effective After Second Grade

Date: Nov 2, 2009
Source: Memphis Daily News
By: Lucas L. Johnson II, Associated Press

A new report shows the effectiveness of Tennessee's pre-kindergarten program diminishes after the second grade, but supporters say it still provides a valuable foundation that will help at-risk children succeed. The report commissioned by the state comptroller's office late last week reveals kindergarten students who participated in the pre-K program performed better academically than a group of those who didn't.

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