Early education may not bring better achievement, study says

‘No discernible long-term effects,’ says researcher - Jamie A. Hope 

Injecting more money into taxpayer-funded early education centers doesn’t necessarily bring better results, according to a recent study from the University of Virginia.

• Over the past 10 years, numerous public school districts in Michigan have asked taxpayers to permission to borrow money for new preschool centers.
• School leaders and taxpayers alike may be disappointed with how things turn out, however. “Preschool programs have long been hailed as effective interventions, yet our study reveals a more nuanced reality,”...
• “While many presume their positive impact, rigorous evaluations show a mix of outcomes, including both successes and setbacks and, in some cases, no discernible long-term effects...