Comparison of data for 2,531 black and 14,343 white children showed that black children who participate in Head Start later attend schools of lesser quality than other black children. Gaps in test scores between Head Start participants and others are similar for blacks and whites. Head Start effects may fade quicker among blacks because of…

This study used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth to investigate the effects of participation in Head Start preschool programs on a range of child outcomes. In order to control for selection into the Head Start program, comparisons are drawn between siblings and also between the relative benefits of Head Start versus other…

Poor educational attainment is a persistent problem among Latino children relative to non-Latinos. This study examined the effects of participation in the Head Start program on Latinos. Large and significant benefits were found to accrue to Head Start children when compared to siblings who did not participate in the program. On average, Head Start…