Robert Crosnoe|Tama Leventhal|R. Wirth|Kim M. Pierce|Robert C. Pianta
Family Socioeconomic Status and Consistent Environmental Stimulation in Early Childhood
The University of Texas at Austin|Tufts University|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of California, Irvine|University of Virginia
transition school occurs intersection multiple environmental settings study applied growth curve modeling sample 1364 american children followed birth age 6 categorized exposure cognitive stimulation home preschool child care 1stgrade classrooms special interest unique combined contribution early learning 3 settings net socioeconomic selection different settings children higher math achievement consistently stimulated 3 higher reading achievement consistently stimulated home child care observed benefits consistent environmental stimulation tended pronounced lowincome children