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Peer reviewedKinch, Amy Fowler; Schweinhart, Lawrence J. – Young Children, 1999
Describes a national project to recognize child care programs that succeed in balancing competing interests of staff, children, and families. Discusses lessons learned from 10 selected programs, including using funding beyond parent fees, educating parents about program costs, advocating by the director, professionalizing staff, tailoring parent…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Day Care, Family Needs, Financial Support
Peer reviewedXiang, Zongping; Schweinhart, Lawrence J. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 2002
Presents findings from a longitudinal evaluation of the effectiveness of the Michigan School Readiness Program, which targeted four-year-olds at risk for school failure. Compared to nonparticipants of similar age and socioeconomic background, 24 percent more participants passed the grade 4 state literacy test, 16 percent more passed the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, High Risk Students
Peer reviewedSchweinhart, Lawrence J.; Weikart, David P. – Young Children, 1993
A 27-year study found that African-American students who participated in the High/Scope Perry preschool program completed more schooling, committed fewer crimes, had higher rates of employment, and earned a higher income than nonparticipants. The program was found to be cost effective. Results suggest that high-quality programs with strong parent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Crime Prevention, Employment
Peer reviewedSchweinhart, Lawrence J.; Wallgren, Charles R. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1993
Tested the effects on achievement of the High/Scope K-3 Curriculum. Found that the High/Scope Follow through children scored significantly better on achievement tests than they would have in regular classes without this program. However, the evaluation was incomplete in that such tests do not assess important High/Scope K-3 Curriculum goals. (WP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary School Curriculum, Longitudinal Studies, Outcomes of Education
Download full textXiang, Zongping; Schweinhart, Lawrence J. – 2001
The Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP), a state-initiated and state-funded preschool program, serves more than 20,000 four-year-olds identified as being at risk for school failure each year. A longitudinal evaluation followed 2 cohorts selected from 7 sites from kindergarten through Grade 3 for Cohort 1 and through Grade 2 for Cohort 2. Each…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Students, Grade Repetition
Peer reviewedSchweinhart, Lawrence J.; Weikart, David P.; Hohmann, Mary – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 2002
Describes the High/Scope Preschool Curriculum, an approach that supports young children's learning and enables children, particularly those at risk, to achieve greater school success and adult socioeconomic status. Discusses the central principles of curriculum: active learning, positive adult-child interactions, child-centered learning…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Faculty Development
Florian, Judy E.; Schweinhart, Lawrence J.; Epstein, Ann S. – 1997
Since its inception in 1985, the effectiveness and quality of the Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP), the state's early childhood education program for 4-year-olds at risk of school failure, have never been evaluated. This report details the first evaluation findings for 1995-97. The program is comprised of a child development program for…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Quality
