The demand of high quality early childhood education is an important level in the development of a child’s early years to enhance and to expect academic success. According to the research it was demonstrated that high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood programs produce short-and long-term positive effects on children’s cognitive and social development (NAEYC). However, this depends on the access, availability and affordability as well as the equity issues related to early care and education. Another way to determine a high quality childhood education is to ensure the well-being of children and families through investment. Nonetheless, this responsibility should be shared by stakeholders such as federal, state, local government, …show more content…
The difference in these two groups of people may be hard to note if necessary policies are put in place to control the widening of the gap in the social classes. One of the measures that can be applied to lessen this gap is the provision of subsidies. Subsidies affect two factors which consequently affect the development of the child’s initial education. These factors are the stability of care and quality of care. Krafft Caroline et al. (2017) have established that provision of subsidies to the child positively influences the quality of care given to the child. This, in turn, led to positive outcomes in the child’s education. It is also important to note that provision of subsidies to any given child has a negligible effect on the stability of the care given (Krafft, C. …show more content…
Other than looking at how equality has been effected in the education of every individual child, it is also relevant to look at how equality has been ensured in different schools across the nation. The government of the United States of America through the accountability office of the government (GAO) has ensured that it grants about one billion US dollars towards the development education in the twenty-first-century program since 2002. However, this has been achieved through supporting a vast array of events other than the normal school activities. A better balance with regards to equity has been achieved by supporting the K-12 schools that perform poorly or that are adversely affected by poverty. The GAO has also gone an extra mile by examining how the K-12 schools are awarded the funds, as well as, how the schools use the awarded funds. The GAO has also gone ahead to check on how education affects the effectiveness and sustainability of the program (United States, GAO. 2017).
Another important issue that concerns equity in early childhood education programs is that of race and ethnicity. Christina, W. and Stephanie, S. (2016) propose that access to subsidies that promote the care of children in their initial education stages is in a way limited to for the children who are eligible. To make the situation worse, they also established that the provision of the subsidies is limited by race. For instance, the Latino children who are eligible to receive
I am a firm believer that the quality of the child care directly affects the child’s development in the classroom. By eliminating the need for competing preschools to continue to improve their curriculum and to remain relevant in the field of early childhood education, we risk falling into the same trap K-12 education has fallen into. In other words, individual classroom freedom will be lost when teachers are forced to follow the governments blanket and mandatory regulations. I choose this concept because I feel it is important to allow a wide variety of options to families in order for them the find the right fit for their
The purpose of this essay is to offer a concise description of the Head Start program, discuss the historical background of the policy, and analyze the economic and political forces that have influenced the development of the program. The essay also seeks to evaluate both the manifest and latent functions of the policy, consider the current debate around Head Start, describe the ideologies and values that have framed the debate around Head Start, and offer recommendations regarding the program.
Elliott, A. (2004). Where to Now for Early Childhood Education and Care? Early Childhood Education Research Program (ACER), 12(2).
In the 1980s, child care was back on the national agenda due to the education reform movement (Tejada, 2010). Tejada further disclosed that several states even launched pre-kindergarten programs for disadvantaged children. Why the Need for Universal Preschool Two-thirds of 4-year-old children in the United States attend preschool, as well as 40% of 3-year-olds (Tejada, 2010). Half of those are enrolled in a public program, such as state prekindergarten (preK), Head Start, or special education, and the other half are in a private program (Adams, 2009). Despite such a large enrollment of children in these programs, there is still a handful of children who are missing out on obtaining a head start in obtaining a good quality education.... ...
Children who participate in quality early learning programs tend to be more successful later in school. They are also most socially and emotionally competent. In addition those children show higher verbal and intellectual development during early childhood than children who do not participate in early learning programs (A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care). In order for a child care center to be a quality center they must have an educated staff, a program accreditation, and good health and safety practices. Parents choose high quality child care for many reasons. These programs prepare children for school in which they gain intellectual and social skills. Also the programs are a good opportunity for children because they receive age-appropriate learning materials and activities to let the children learn and grow.
The value of preschool is often overlooked as parents consider it for its utilitarian purposes. Although most preschools do function as a daycare, the merits gained from an early education follow children throughout their entire lives. Children at this ripe age are eager to learn, excited about the buzzing world aroun...
Smith, Kristin and Adams, Nicholas, "Child care subsidies critical for low-income families amid rising child care expenses" (2013). The Carsey Institute at the Scholars' Repository. 5 May 2013. Paper. 19 Nov. 2013.
It’s been noted that recent studies specify that “more than half of all 3-5-year-old children in the United States attend child-care centers prior to kindergarten” and “Given these high usage rates, the quality of these early child-care experiences has become an important public policy issue” (Peisner-Feinberg 2001). It is believed that part of the issue is a result of parents not knowing what the primary purpose of daycare/child care facilities are and what high quality daycares consist of in considering a their child should attend.
Many competing theories have developed over the years in the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis. Two polar opposites are the theories of Sigmund Freud and B. F. Skinner. While Freud believed the optimal way to address psychological issues was through “purging” or talking about past events (Turri, 2015), Skinner believed in doing, i.e. focusing on behavior and its modifications (Goddard, 2014). While both of these men made tremendous impacts on the field, their theories have been reinterpreted many times by critics and practitioners. It may be rare to find a Freudian or Skinnerian purist today, but it would be just as rare to find theorists or therapists who have not been, in one way or another, impacted by the works of
The results of quality preschool programs can be seen early after they begin. Children learn many important life le...
This research report presents an analysis of and conclusions drawn from the experiences and perspectives of two educators that work in the early childhood setting. The main objective is to identify key elements and issues in relation to the families, diversity and difference. In particular how an early childhood educator implements, different approaches to honour culture and diversity, and to advocate for social justice in an early childhood settings. As such, it allows an insight into the important role that families and their background plays in the everyday lives of the children and educators within early childhood settings. In today’s ever-changing growing society it is essential for educators to be flexible to the diversity and differences with families of today. Gaining an insight into way that educators view and approach these important elements will enable the readers to understand that diversity and social justice is not only interwoven into today’s education system but also the educators themselves.
Children of America have some of the greatest opportunities when it comes to education. Yet somehow in the period of ages four to eighteen, a handful of the children lose their chance at a greater education. This can be linked to a possible learning deficiency, which was not caught early enough. One solution to problem of not noticing a learning problem early is putting most, if not all, four-year-old children in preschool. The problem with putting four-year-olds in preschool is a number of parents cannot afford to send their child to preschool. There are some Head Start programs, but they only give funding to families who fall below the poverty line, which for a family of four the parents must make below $23,850 (2014 Poverty Guidelines para 1). This is not fair for families who fall above the line but cannot afford preschool for their children. To make education possible for all, the government should fund preschool for all families to make it possible for all children to attend preschool at the age of four.
Early childhood education is teaching imparted to children of up to about eight years either formally or informally. Studies have shown the physical, emotional and social development of young children directly affects their overall growth and the adults they grew to be. Children enrolled in formal education programs that give them a head start before kindergarten tend to be more well behaved, learn faster and have higher IQ scores than their peers who did not get a prior formal education before kindergarten enrollment. However, critics of early childhood education claim only make a between children during kindergarten, first and second grade however during the subsequent years children who did not undergo initial childhood education
Early childhood education plays a key role in a child’s academic development because he or she learns soft skills, job skills, and develop positive traits. Preschool is not like kindergarten, but instead a stepping-stone that prepares young students for the years of schooling they will have later in life. As more schools began to open families wanted to be able to verify that programs would benefit and protect their children. In response, the National Association for the Education of Young Children was made to help families find the best care for their children, by providing the early childhood educators with training and ensuring the quality of children’s daily experiences. (“NAEYC”5).
Early childhood education directly affects the overall development of infants and young children, in addition to it affects the adults they become. Providing excellent early education is an effective way to not only benefit the economy as a whole but also families and communities more importantly. Investing in early education universally has potential to improve economic and equitable growth while decreasing social issues. Early education allows for disadvantaged, most at-risk children to have a better chance at achieving success (Lynch,