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Benefits and Costs of Investments in Preschool Education: Evidence from the Child-Parent Centers and Related Programs
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Temple, Judy A.; Reynolds, Arthur J. – Economics of Education Review, 2007
We discuss the evidence on the effectiveness of preschool programs using results from three well-known intervention studies: the Chicago Child-Parent Centers, High/Scope Perry Preschool Program, and the Carolina Abecedarian Project. Results from cost-benefit analyses of other programs for younger and older children also are reported. Given that…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade Repetition, Intervention
Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress. Volume 7, Number 5
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Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2007
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education": U.S. Could Net $45 Billion Annually if One Year's Worth…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Dropouts, Grade 12, Public Education
One Size Doesn't Fit All.
Edwards, Mark A.; Wilson, Vicki B. – School Administrator, 2001
Henrico County (Virginia) Public Schools' alternative programs are becoming lifelines for troubled and/or underachieving students at all grade levels. Each program is well structured; stresses high behavior, achievement, and attendance standards; and has small classes, a caring ambience, supportive parents, and clear, consistent expectations for…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning