YOUR VIEW: Early education: Aim for quality across spectrum of providers SouthCoastToday.com:
"Over the years, research has increasingly shown that high-quality early education matters in the long-term educational success of young children. We have learned from neuroscience of the enormous brain development that can occur when children are in low-stress environments that are literacy-rich and nurturing.
Despite the evidence that stresses the need for high-quality early education and care, today only about 25 percent of children have access to subsidized early education and care through public schools, licensed child care in family homes and centers, and Head Start programs."
All citizens must share responsibility for, invest in, and understand the value of the child's beginning years and the foundation these years form in their social, emotional, and academic readiness and success later in life. Learning must start at birth, as this is a critical period and a vital opportunity to level the playing field for all children.
Under the leadership and vision of Governor Patrick, Massachusetts remains committed to providing and promoting quality early learning opportunities for its youngest citizens. This includes access to affordable high-quality education and care, and resources for parents and families who effectively serve as their child's first "teacher."
"Over the years, research has increasingly shown that high-quality early education matters in the long-term educational success of young children. We have learned from neuroscience of the enormous brain development that can occur when children are in low-stress environments that are literacy-rich and nurturing.
Despite the evidence that stresses the need for high-quality early education and care, today only about 25 percent of children have access to subsidized early education and care through public schools, licensed child care in family homes and centers, and Head Start programs."
All citizens must share responsibility for, invest in, and understand the value of the child's beginning years and the foundation these years form in their social, emotional, and academic readiness and success later in life. Learning must start at birth, as this is a critical period and a vital opportunity to level the playing field for all children.
Under the leadership and vision of Governor Patrick, Massachusetts remains committed to providing and promoting quality early learning opportunities for its youngest citizens. This includes access to affordable high-quality education and care, and resources for parents and families who effectively serve as their child's first "teacher."