Four reasons the United States should offer every child a preschool education

Author(s): Barnett, W. Steven;
Date Issued: 2011
Publisher(s): Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Description: An identification and discussion of four arguments supporting a theory that universal public prekindergarten will yield greater returns for poor children than public programs targeting only at risk children
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Editor(s): Zigler, Edward F.; Gilliam, Walter S.; Barnett, W. Steven
Source: In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 34-39). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Market > Economic & Societal Impact

Policies > Child Care & Early Education Policies > Universal Provision
ISBN: 1598571834 : Paperback , 978-1598571837 : Paperback
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