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Take the Early Learning Message with You! |
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For anyone who wants to help educate parents, community leaders, or elected officials about the benefits of voluntary, high-quality early learning, we've prepared a comprehensive, easy-to-follow PDF document that summarizes all of the best arguments.
From the significant return on investment to the improved K-12 outcomes, this document presents all of the sensible reasons for expanding access to early learning. |
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Quality early education programs prepare children for success in school and in life |
Numerous studies have shown that ninety percent of child's brain development occurs before the age of five.
But traditionally a child doesn't start kindergarten - the first step in the educational system - until after he or she turns five.
So what's a parent to do? How can Kansas parents ensure that their children start school ready to learn and prepared for success?
"By making high-quality, voluntary, early childhood education programs available to every parent and child in Kansas who wants to participate, we can give Kansas kids the tools for success in school and beyond," explained Shannon Cotsoradis, Executive Vice President of Kansas Action for Children and a key partner in the Kansas Coalition for School Readiness. "The Kansas Coalition for School Readiness is working to expand access to early childhood programs and improve quality."
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Investment in Early Education Planted the Seeds for Success |
Janet is graduating from college this year.
She did well in school. Well enough to make the Dean's List a few times and well enough to earn a good-paying job after she graduates. She's going to start just as soon as she finishes her last class.
The truth is, Janet is just a character in this story, but she could be real. She could be the future version of any one of the thousands of children under the age of five in Kansas right now who are starting down their own educational path if we give them the tools they need to succeed.
Janet had the benefit of professors she enjoyed in college, a good high school in her home town, and a family that made education a priority.
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