Lisa Guernsey writes in her post entitled “Study Highlights the 25-Year Impact of a Chicago PreK-3rd Program” about the long-term effects discovered through a study done by Arthur Reynolds, child development professor at the University of Minnesota. Some preschoolers were enrolled in a program known as “extended intervention” the control group was cared for their parents or relatives and around 15% did attend head start.
The advantages of the “extended intervention” are reported to be widespread and have shown themselves even 25 years later. Those who completed the program:
• “Stayed in school longer
• Completed high school at higher rates
• Graduated from high school on-time at higher rates
• Had higher socio-economic status
• Had a job with higher prestige”
It is also reported that the experimental group had less involvement in the justice system and fewer arrests.
I think that this study speaks volumes for ways to assist inner-city children. School systems located in large cities should take a look at these results and see if it is possible to adapt such programs for their own populace.
(http://earlyed.newamerica.net/blogposts/2011/study_highlights_the_25_year_impact_of_a_chicago_prek_3rd_program-52909)
I'm mid-finals week and I am definitely missing my study buddies from Calvin. Hannah will forever be the best paper writing partner ever. [I love late night ihop runs and plugging in my computer into the outlet on the ceiling.] Dan was also a good partner in crime. Josh was the best in Spain - splitting a bottle (or two) of wine over homework is definitely the way to go.
I've been spending a good amount of time in the library due to the sad state that my computer is in. I really, really, really want to get a new one. [a macbook pro] But that doesn't seem to be in the cards at the moment. I just don't like always using public computers or the family computer. I feel restricted in a way and I don't completely understand why. I guess I am very fortunate and have gotten used to the convenience of having a personal laptop.
So I have two exams down. One to go. And a Spanish paper that is killing me.
I have been doing fairly well here at Kent State but I still struggle so much with writing a paper. Perhaps I should look into the resources here for paper writing. As of right now I just need to buckled down and pump it out. [First things first, I need to stop all my dilly-dallying.]
Summer is a day away (as well as Cinco de Mayo) and I'm ready for it. [As well as the summer courses that I'll be taking.]
PS> Calvin friends - the library here is open 24hours M-F. (and it's open on Sunday.)
