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Robinson, Sandra L.; Lyon, Christopher – Phi Delta Kappan, 1994
Most U.S. children have opportunity to participate in one year of publicly supported schooling prior to first grade. Children's school-entry age differs by as much as 18 months. Hours of participation varies widely, as do teachers' academic backgrounds. Rarely are teachers assisted by aides or principals with early childhood education training. To…
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning