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ERIC Number: EJ1243218
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 16
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ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-2331-186X
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Jumpstart Program Efficacy: The Impact of Early Childhood Education Advancement Initiatives on Low-Income Preschool Children's Literacy, Agency, and Social Relations
Yen, Shu-Chen; Lee, Angela Y.
Cogent Education, v6 n1 Article 1592063 2019
The Jumpstart program is a national early childhood education program focusing on supporting children's language skills, literacy, and social-emotional development. The present study examined the impact of Jumpstart programming on the school readiness of low-income preschool children. One hundred and twenty-one preschool children (69 boys, 52 girls) between three and five years old participated in the study. Assessments of student language skills, literacy, and social-emotional development were conducted using the Jumpstart School Success Checklist. Analysis of pre- and post-program student outcomes found that children in Jumpstart improved significantly in their language skills, literacy, initiative, and social development, t(117) = 37.63, p < 0.001. Results support the efficacy of Jumpstart in promoting student academic and socioemotional growth, highlighting the importance of such early childhood initiatives and pointing towards the potential of similar educational programs--particularly in supporting children from underserved communities. Limitations and future directions for this study were discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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