Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K

Nearly two decades ago, a landmark study found that by age 3, the children of wealthier professionals have heard words millions more times than those of less educated parents, giving them a distinct advantage in school and suggesting the need for increased investment in prekindergarten programs.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

EdSource Article on Head Start Sequester Cuts

EdSource Article on Head Start Sequester Cuts

Head Start programs across California will serve 5,611 fewer children this school year, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees Head Start. About 112,000 children were served in Head Start last year.

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Sequester Series: Head Start Goleta

Cutting kids from classrooms

Video describes sequester impact: Santa Barbara Community Action.
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By Mission and State, August 15, 2013