Description:
In the Summer and Fall of 2015, Padres & Jovenes Unidos completed a major research effort to better understand Denver's pre-K system, particularly within Southwest Denver. We completed a research scan, conducted focus groups of parents, and interviewed a variety of stakeholders, but the centerpiece of our research effort was the survey we conducted of Southwest Denver residents. We were looking for residents in one of two categories: (1) those with recent, personal experience with Southwest Denver pre-K programs; and (2) those with young children that did not, or do not, attend pre-K. Our parent and youth members knocked on over 1,500 doors and spoke with hundreds of other residents at libraries, shopping centers, schools, and other public places to find these residents. Ultimately, we were able to survey 330 residents on their experiences with Denver's pre-K system. Over 90% of them identified as Latino/a, and the vast majority were Spanish-speaking. We asked them some multiple-choice questions and also asked them to describe their experiences. The key survey results, examples of respondents' testimonials, and other complementary research findings are presented below. (author abstract)
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Reports & Papers
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Country:
United States
State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):
Colorado