ERIC Number: ED595320
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jul
Pages: 5
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Opportunities & Policies for Young Dual Language Learners. Preschool Policy Facts
Nores, Milagros; Krauss, Allison Friedman; Frede, Ellen
National Institute for Early Education Research
One of the most significant recent trends in the U.S. education system is that white students are no longer the majority. This trend is mainly driven by growth in both the number and percentage of Hispanic children. The share of Hispanic students among kindergarten children increased from 19 percent in 1998 to 24 percent in 2010 (ECLS-K, Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999 & 2010-2011). Similarly, about 23 percent of state preschoolers are dual language learners (DLLs) (Friedman-Krauss, et. al, 2018). Research on preschool programs has found that young DLLs benefit strongly from participating in high-quality preschool programs, which makes both access to, and improving the quality of, preschool critical. Yet, Hispanics and Hispanic DLLs lag behind their white peers in access to preschool and achievement. Research has shown that high-quality preschool can reduce achievement gaps before children even enter kindergarten. This "policy facts" addresses the lack of information available on DLLs being served and the policies that support them in state-funded preschool.
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Hispanic American Students, Access to Education, Preschool Education, Achievement Gap, White Students, At Risk Students, English Language Learners, Educational Policy, Best Practices, Parent School Relationship, Geographic Location, Educational Quality
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Institute for Early Education Research
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