Research Report
Education Reform Starts Early
Lessons from New Jersey’s PreK-3rd Reform Efforts
Date
December 1, 2009
Education Reform Starts Early: Lessons from New Jersey’s PreK-3rd Reform Efforts
by Sara Mead (2009)
This report explains how New Jersey became a national leader in early education through its reform efforts from preschool to third grade. Specifically, the report describes the state’s successes and challenges, draws state and national policy lessons from New Jersey’s experiences, and provides recommendations for the state to build on its success.