The value of high-quality full-day preschool

Description:

This commentary discusses the demand for and educational benefits of full-day preschool, with a focus on a specific a study investigating part-day versus full-day preschool programs in terms of school readiness, attendance, and parental involvement.

Resource Type:

Other

Author(s):

Schweinhart Lawrence J.

Date Issued:

26 November, 2014

Journal Title:

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association

Volume Number:

312

Issue Number:

Page Range:

2101-2102

Topics:

2. Parents & Families > 2.3. Involvement in Child Care & Early Education

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

1. Children & Child Development > 1.1. Child Characteristics > 1.1.6. Time in Child Care

ISSN:

0098-7484

Paper

1538-3598

Unspecified

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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