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Book/Printed Material Does prekindergarten improve school preparation and performance?

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Title

  • Does prekindergarten improve school preparation and performance?

Summary

  • "Prekindergarten programs are expanding rapidly, but to date, evidence on their effects is quite limited. Using rich data from Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, we estimate the effects of prekindergarten on children's school readiness. We find that prekindergarten increases reading and mathematics skills at school entry, but also increases behavioral problems and reduces self-control. Furthermore, the effects of prekindergarten on skills largely dissipate by the spring of first grade, although the behavioral effects do not. Finally, effects differ depending on children's family background and subsequent schooling, with the largest and most lasting academic gains for disadvantaged children and those attending schools with low levels of academic instruction"--National Bureau of Economic Research web site.

Names

  • Magnuson, Katherine A.
  • Ruhm, Christopher J.
  • Waldfogel, Jane
  • National Bureau of Economic Research

Created / Published

  • Cambridge, MA : National Bureau of Economic Research, c2004.

Headings

  • -  Education, Preschool
  • -  Readiness for school

Notes

  • -  Title from PDF file as viewed on 1/12/2005.
  • -  Includes bibliographical references.
  • -  Also available in print.
  • -  Mode of access: World Wide Web.
  • -  System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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  • HB1

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Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2005615662

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  • Unrestricted online access

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  • pdf

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Chicago citation style:

Magnuson, Katherine A, Christopher J Ruhm, Jane Waldfogel, and National Bureau Of Economic Research. Does Prekindergarten Improve School Preparation and Performance?. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2004. Pdf. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2005615662/.

APA citation style:

Magnuson, K. A., Ruhm, C. J., Waldfogel, J. & National Bureau Of Economic Research. (2004) Does Prekindergarten Improve School Preparation and Performance?. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2005615662/.

MLA citation style:

Magnuson, Katherine A, et al. Does Prekindergarten Improve School Preparation and Performance?. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2004. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/2005615662/>.