Early Learning Publications 2003-2005

2003-2005 Early Learning Publications

Achieving High-Quality Early Learning and Care in Washington State

09.01.2005 | Analyzes workforce and systemic components that influence the quality of early learning and care in Washington State. Full report »

Beyond the Mandate: An Analysis of a Survey of School District Early Learning Programs in Washington State

09.01.2004 | In an effort to assess the quantity and quality of early learning programs conducted by school districts in Washington state during the 2003-2004 school year, the Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI) and the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) surveyed school districts in the summer of 2004. Full report »

How Does Your District Measure Up?

09.01.2004 | Finds that Washington school districts are using innovative ways to go beyond state-mandated "pre-k" and kindergarten programs. Lookup survey results by County, District or see results for the entire state. Survey »

Strategic Pathways Toward Statewide Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten in Washington State

07.01.2004 | Reviews successful, promising models in the state and lays out possible routes for secure public funding to make universal pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten a reality. Full report »

The Early Childhood Education Career and Wage Ladder: A Model for Improving Quality in Early Learning and Care Programs

07.01.2004 | Twenty-five years of research and analysis have shown that children in high-quality early learning and care programs are more likely to graduate from high school, attend college, and earn more as adults. They are also less likely to commit crime than children who have not had the benefit of high-quality early learning. Full report »

Focus on Early Learning: Lessons from the French ecoles maternelles

01.15.2004 | The French-American Foundation and the Economic Opportunity Institute examine the French école maternelle, a universal pre-kindergarten system, to explore what elements of that system may be appropriate andapplicable for children and families in Washington. Full report »

School districts find innovative ways to expand programs

08.15.2003 | School districts in Washington state understand the importance of early education as a key strategy for closing the student achievement gap. In the absence of strong leadership from the state, the districts themselves are finding ways to provide pre-kindergarten programs and full-day kindergarten classes to a growing number of students. Full report »