November 2023
By: Arthur J. Reynolds, Nicolle E. Smerillo, Suh-Ruu Ou, Marley Loveman-Brown, and Nishank Varshney
Three- and four-year-olds participating in full-day preschool in the Child-Parent Center Education Program performed significantly better than their part-day counterparts in 3rd grade reading and math achievement. They also had significantly lower rates of grade repetition. Although short-term gains of full-day programs are well-documented, evidence on long-term gains are mixed. This study of a renowned program addresses the benefits of high-quality early learning experiences.
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