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. Public understanding of the positive effects of early education on children's later academic performance.
b. The belief that children who attend pre-K programs will be better prepared to meet school expectations.
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 availability vary greatly from state to state.
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