Achieving High-Quality Early Learning and Care in Washington state

Publication Date: September 2005

Publisher: Economic Opportunity Institute

Author(s): Laura Paskin; Daniel Stokley; Nathan Vandergrift

Research Area: Education

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.