Early childhood education: Upfront investment, lifetime gain

Date: Jun 29, 2010
Source: The Twin Cities Dailly Planet, Minneapolis, MN
By: John Fitzgerald

Through better funding, Minnesota can improve and expand access to early childhood programs, so that more children are prepared for school. According to a yearly survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education, kindergarten teachers say only 52 percent of incoming students demonstrate proficient knowledge, skills, and behavior.

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