If I were researching a topic which esulted in positive results that was for the common good of society it would be Why implementing high qualityearly childhood programs universally will close the gap on achievement. I would begin by stating that we know in America today there is a huge achievement gap between class societies because of poor quality child care and high quality programs. I would then go ahead and state the facts surrounding my research with Head start verses family child care etc...and why society is still suffering from achievement gaps when children enter kindergarten. I then would post the results of my research stating that implementing high quality programs that are federally funded would close the achievement between class societies because of the following:
1) All teachers would be required to have a BA and all assistants a CDA.
2) All children ages 3 to 5 would be required to attend no matter the class status.
3) The program would be of high quality and developmentally appropriate.
The benefits would be that all young children have a strong foundation because they attended a high quality early childhood program for 2 years. There would be no achievement gaps because there would be no class status. All children ages 3 to 5 would receive the same high quality programs that prepared them for entering the academic world of education. It would show a lower crime rate and less behavioral issues as well as more parents involved in their children's education. Parents would be able to attend to college while their children were in the program breaking the cycle of class system especially in poverty. More parents would be able to work and less assistance for welfare would be needed because quality care would not be an issue.
I dream of one day making this research a reality as I continue to pursue my education and work towards my doctorate in advocating for universal preschool.
Wow, Michele! Your research dream would really close the gap that is made by the societal gaps in early education. I was very impressed with your post. I truly hope that sometime in the near future we could have all high-quality equitable early childhood education for all young children. I truly love your passion and motivation for universal high-quality early childhood education.
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Our school district is in talks with our local community college to find a way to bring affordable preschool education to all district's families. I don't know if the plan will solidify, but it sure covers some of your ideas. Nice post.
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Michele, This is a wonderful research idea that would bridge the gap in children having access and receiving quality early learning. I think that one of my biggest goals that I would like to see happen in my lifetime would be for every child to attend a quality preschool at little or no cost to the parent. There is a huge portion of children from middle class families that cannot afford preschool programs and do not qualify for head start. I would love to see a program available to these children as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat topic! The achievement gap starts before birth, it is imperative that we understand if the policies we have in place are helping us close this gap or perpetuating it!!
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