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Achieving High-Quality Early Learning and Care in Washington state
Publication Date: September 2005
Publisher(s): Economic Opportunity Institute
Author(s): Laura Paskin; Daniel Stokley; Nathan Vandergrift
Funder(s): Washington Education Association; Washington Federation of Teachers; Seattle Community College. Federation of Teachers; Pigott, Judy
Funder(s): Washington Education Association; Washington Federation of Teachers; Seattle Community College. Federation of Teachers; Pigott, Judy
Topic: Education (Education policy and planning)
Keywords: Early Learning; Early childhood education; Academic achievement
Type: Report
Coverage: Washington
Abstract:
Analyzes workforce and systemic components that influence the quality of early learning and care in Washington State. Utilizes extensive research showing that with high-quality, comprehensive early learning and care, children do better in school, are less likely to commit crime, and are more likely to graduate from high school and go on to college.