Does Head Start work?: A 1-year follow-up comparison of disadvantaged children attending Head Start, no preschool, and other preschool programs

Author(s): Lee, Valerie E.; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne; Schnur, Elizabeth;
Date Issued: 1988
Publisher(s): American Psychological Association
Description: A comparison of cognitive outcomes among Head Start children, children without any preschool experience, and children enrolled in other preschool programs
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Funder(s): United States. Department of Health and Human Services ; Educational Testing Service
Journal Title: Developmental Psychology
Volume Number: 24
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 210-222
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Characteristics > Time In Child Care

Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Early Head Start/Head Start
Country: United States
States: ALABAMA, NEW JERSEY, OREGON
ISSN: 0012-1649 Paper
1939-0599 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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