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Download full textAtchison, Bruce; Diffey, Louisa – Education Commission of the States, 2018
This Education Trends report examines the different structures and strategies--including the creation of state offices, the consolidation of others, and collaboration and coordination across several state agencies--used in the states to govern early education. State examples and policy considerations are included to provide insight and help…
Descriptors: Governance, Early Childhood Education, State Agencies, Agency Cooperation
Parker, Emily; Diffey, Louisa; Atchison, Bruce – Education Commission of the States, 2018
This special report discusses the revenue streams available for funding quality pre-K programs, and includes an overview of funding types and variations.
Descriptors: State Aid, Funding Formulas, Preschool Education, Educational Finance
Diffey, Louisa; Steffes, Sarah – Education Commission of the States, 2017
This 50-State Review defines and explores free and compulsory education, and includes state examples, policy considerations, exemptions and requirements.
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, School Entrance Age, State Policy, Educational Policy
Atchison, Bruce; Diffey, Louisa; Workman, Emily – Education Commission of the States, 2016
High-quality early elementary years offer a critical opportunity for child development and academic learning for all children, regardless of their race, family-income level, or culture and home language. All students deserve access to high-quality teachers and leaders trained in how to effectively support their learning. They deserve to attend…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Educational Quality, Child Development
Parker, Emily; Diffey, Louisa; Atchison, Bruce – Education Commission of the States, 2016
Research indicates that a high-quality, full-day kindergarten experience is a crucial component to setting students up for ongoing academic success, yet vast differences exist in the quality of kindergarten programs and how they are funded across the states. As states continue to develop strong pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs, many are also…
Descriptors: School Schedules, Kindergarten, Academic Achievement, Preschool Education
