Daphna Bassok|Jenna E. Finch|RaeHyuck Lee|Sean F. Reardon|Jane Waldfogel
Socioeconomic Gaps in Early Childhood Experiences
University of Virginia|Stanford University|Soonchunhyang University|Stanford University|Columbia University
study compares early life experiences kindergarteners 1998 2010 using two nationally representative data sets find young children later period exposed books reading home b access educational games computers c engage parents inside outside home although increases occurred among low highincome children many cases biggest changes seen among lowestincome children results indicate narrowing still large early childhood parental investment gaps addition socioeconomic gaps preschool participation grew period despite substantial investments public preschool implications early socioeconomic achievement gaps discussed