W. Steven Barnett|Kwanghee Jung|Allison H. Friedman?Krauss|Ellen Frede|Milagros Nores|Jason T. Hustedt|Carollee Howes|Marijata Daniel-Echols
State Prekindergarten Effects on Early Learning at Kindergarten Entry: An Analysis of Eight State Programs
National Institute for Education|Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights|National Institute for Education|Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights|National Institute for Education|Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights|National Institute for Education|Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights|National Institute for Education|Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights|University of Delaware|University of California, Los Angeles|Michigan Public Health Institute
statefunded prekindergarten prek programs increasingly common across country study estimated effects eight statefunded prek programs arkansas california michigan new jersey new mexico oklahoma south carolina west virginia childrens learning using regression discontinuity design programs vary respect population served program design context weighted average effect sizes instrumental variables analyses across states 024 language vocabulary 044 math 110 emergent literacy differences effect sizes domain suggest prek programs attend enhancing learning beyond simple literacy skills state prek programs appear differ effects offer recommendations rigorous regular evaluation