consequences of learning about the international early childhood

  • Inequity in in quality programs begins on the the early childhood level.   
  • Low income families have lack of access to quality preschool
  • Legislators need to support funding to  provide assistance to schools serving low-income populations, more readily available to preschool programs.
  •  Accountability standards that more accurately track preschool achievement. 

By Jennifer Rokosa Posted on 



As a professional,  my insight on how early childhood education can impact children in both a positive and negative way.  While children who are provided quality EC education can thrive.  The children who are not afforded the same benefits may suffer in the long run.   An investment in quality education and universal standards can help benefit all children.
Researching globally it is good to see there is a movement into education but more work needs to be done in order to have children globally to get the education, nutrition and medical care they need.

References:  Rokoda: Fighting the War on Poverty with Early Childhood Education, 10/2011

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  1. http://djteacherblog.wordpress.comJuly 2, 2017 at 2:30 AM

    Hi Stephanie,
    You bring up a great point about how inequities begin at the early childhood level; addressing these inequities as soon as possible is important so that all young children get a good start in life. I've enjoyed reading all of your posts - best of luck in your journey!
    ~Deb

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  2. AnonymousJuly 2, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    I have enjoyed reading your post for the last eight weeks. I agree that low income families have lack of access to quality preschool. Low income families have it bad all around. From preschool, jobs, and life. Where I stay the Head Start does give the low income families a chance to put their children in school. Some just don't take the chance to put their children in school or some people just don't know about it.

    LaQuesha Goss

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