The influence of Head Start and other pre-school programs on student achievement

Author(s): Lubcker, Donna H.
Date Issued: 2004
Description: An investigation of the impact of Head Start on children's academic achievement according to state mandated testing in the third grade, comparing test scores of former Head Start students with test scores of economically advantaged students who did not attend Head Start
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Source: Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Characteristics > Time In Child Care

Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > School Performance & Success

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Early Head Start/Head Start
Country: United States
States: TEXAS
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