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Do the effects of early education programs last past the third grade?

December 13, 2016/

Do students without pre-k catch up to their peers by third grade?

Summary response from the Education Commission of the States: Overall research points to positive effects of pre-k programs as they improve school readiness, have short-term and long-term benefits, and are a cost-effective investment.

Research that supports each of the areas mentioned:

http://www.matr.net/files/ValueofEarlyEducationPrograms.pdf

Early Edge Montana: http://www.matr.net/news.phtml?cat_id=174&catlabel=Early+Edge+Montana

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