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Weast, Jerry D. – Principal, 2001
The achievement gap between fortunate and less fortunate young children was the leading motivation for expanding and changing the kindergarten curriculum in Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools. The more rigorous, new curriculum became accelerated and literacy-based, focusing on mathematics, reading, art, music, and physical education. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Design, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Quality
Download full textWallen, Margie – 2002
The Illinois Governor's Task Force on Universal Access to Preschool is part of a broad-based effort to increase the quality of life for all children in Illinois. This report presents the action plan developed by this task force and calls for the creation of Illinois Preschool, a program giving all Illinois families quality preschool options for 3-…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Budgeting, Compensation (Remuneration), Educational Finance
