A Valuable Education Begins With Preschool

Low-income children often arrive at kindergarten already behind affluent children. They may not have the vocabulary, knowledge of colors and shapes, or social skills that children with different family circumstances have acquired. Children from families that don’t speak English at home may also be at a disadvantage. But preschool can help level the playing field by providing the developmental boost that low-income and ELL students need to succeed in school.