More Benefits of pre-K

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

More Benefits Of Pre-K

Children enrolled in state-supported pre-Kindergarten programs are less likely to be placed in special education according to a new study by Duke University. This leads researchers to believe that early childhood education can address developmental delays in children prior to a child enrolling in Kindergarten.

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Resources & Links

Impact of North Carolina’s Early Childhood Initiatives on Special Education Placements in Third Grade (American Educational Research Association)
Study Finds Preschool Programs Lower Special Education Referrals (EdSource)