Early Childhood Education

Secretary of Education, Arnie Duncan, released a statement about the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act that the House has passed recently. This would reallocate money into several initiatives, including the Early Learning Challenge Fund. Duncan stated:

Education and, in many ways, success in life begins with high-quality early learning experiences. We know that increasing the number of high-quality early learning opportunities, especially for low-income families, improves child outcomes. Research shows children who receive such services are less likely to be referred to special education and more likely to graduate and be successful adults. All children deserve these early opportunities to reach their full potential.

I could not agree more with Secretary Duncan. The foundation for education begins at a young age. Oftentimes, students in low-income areas are not afforded the same opportunities prior to formal education and therefore begin school at a disadvantage. I am eager to see what will come out of this.

Early Childhood Education