Pre-k paying off for Georgia according to study
Pre-k pays off, according to the early results of a new study. (AJC photo)
There is near universal agreement in the research community that early childhood education benefits disadvantaged children despite the contention of skeptics that Georgia pre-k is just free daycare.To address that skepticism, Georgia commissioned a study to look at the impact of its pre-k program.
According to the AJC:
A first-of-its kind study of Georgia pre-kindergarten program is nearly complete, and early reports indicate it shows largely good news about the program that has enrolled about 1.2 million youngsters in 20 years.
The study, which cost $1.5 million in lottery dollars, not tax dollars, was launched at the request of
