Source: Berkeley News
According to a new study released in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, children from low-income and middle-class families have higher literacy rates when attending academically-strong preschools.
Researchers found that preschool teachers who focus on math and language development within their curriculum particularly help students from middle-class backgrounds.
Moreover, the study indicates that black students from low-income families greatly increased their cognitive skills by attending academic preschools.
“Many parents worry about undue pressure on young children when instantly pressed by teachers to tackle academic skills,” said the director of the study Bruce Fuller.
However, preschools with a strong academic curriculum have aided children from low-income families succeed in school, as Fuller explained, “This is the first time that we have seen remarkable gains for the average preschooler nationwide.”
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