Explain the increasing prevalence of Pre-K programs in the United States and describe some of the benefits of these programs as well as some of the challenges that they face
What will be an ideal response?
Reasons for and issues surrounding the growing movement towards Pre-K Programs in many states include:
a . Current research and understanding of the vital importance of the early years on positive growth and development.
b. Quality early childhood programs have been shown to increase academic performance.
c. Parents are demanding the programs as their understanding of the benefits to children increase.
d. Funding varies greatly from state to state and the reliability of funding is often in question.
e. Program quality and requirements vary greatly from state to state.
f. What teacher qualification should be required and whether specific training in early childhood education is necessary.
g. The private sector programs already in place in many communities are impacted when the state provides Pre-K.
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