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Started in 1965 as part of the “war on poverty.”. Obtained from www2.acf.dhhs.gov. Why Head Start?. Objective: Prepare children so that they’d start at a level playing field with their more socially advanced counterparts. They include rhyme detection which leads to success in reading.
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Started in 1965 as part of the “war on poverty.” Obtained from www2.acf.dhhs.gov Why Head Start?
Objective: Prepare children so that they’d start at a level playing field with their more socially advanced counterparts.
They include rhyme detection which leads to success in reading. Children show a range of early literacy & language abilities. Children do better with cognitive skills, language skills & social-economic development. Language Skills
Delaware 67% Massachusetts 41% Nebraska 49% Pennsylvania 54% Rhode Island 66% How Serious is Language Richness to Those who Enter School not Ready to Learn? Obtained from http://litsite.alaska.edu
Head Start children have higher test scores By 19, those previously enrolled had higher graduation rates than those not enrolled Grades & Graduation Rates
Head Start influences: Parenting behavior Parents’ knowledge of infant-toddler development Parents’ school attendance Parents’ job training Lessens parenting stress Decreases family conflict Parental Involvement & Improvement
“The family may be a more imperiled institution than the school.” -Ready To Learn Obtained from www.offbroadwayphoto.edu
Of the families that make $30,000-, only 40% are in daycare In affluent families, 75% in daycare Daycare costs 23% of daily income Programs receiving public funding gave greater quality care Funding for Head Start
Making Head Start available to more children could alleviate some of the costs for the family. • 2/3 of eligible children aren’t served
Furthers “war on poverty” Broadens language skills Translates to better grades & graduation rates Brings family cohesivenss Head Start is Effective: Obtained from www.thenurturyschool.com