Decades of research point to the need for a universal preschool education program in the U.S. to help give our nation's children a sound cognitive and social fo

Research shows the need for a universal preschool education program in the U.S. to help give children a sound cognitive and social foundation. This book describ

Early care and education for many children in the United States is in crisis. The period between birth and kindergarten is a critical time for child development

Examines recent trends in state-funded preschool education.

One-in-seven adults and one-in-five children in the United States live in poverty. Individuals and families living in povertyÊnot only lack basic, material nec