Some of the most fascinating research is being done in the development of the minds of little children. What can be more fun to watch than a young child’s first steps or to hear that first word. Suppose progress just does not happen as we think it should. By the time they get to kindergarten, these children are already behind. Catching up is really difficult.
Across the nation, the realization that pre school has to be more than day care has reached legislators. Do we understand what quality pre school is? What should be taught, and how do these children learn? Who is teaching?
What is happening in states? We learned that a 16 year old can be an instructor in some pre school programs in Florida. We need better standards. If we want to judge progress, what makes good reading? Here are some sources for programs in different states.Continue reading