ERIC Number: EJ1285340
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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Two Years vs. One: The Relationship between Dosage of Programming and Kindergarten Readiness
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v13 n2 p255-261 Dec 2020
This research study investigated the effects of preschool dosage on kindergarten readiness in an urban school district (n= 1,464). This study was guided by one research question: do children who attend two years of structured early childhood education programming (3-year-old and 4-year-old pre-k) demonstrate stronger academic skills than their peers who only attend one year of pre-k programming (4-year-old pre-k only)? Implementing univariate and multivariate logistic regression models, we found that children who attend two years of programming were 34% more likely to make a successful transition to kindergarten compared to their peers who only attended pre-k as 4-year-olds. Black students who attended two years experienced a greater benefit, with a 53% increased likelihood of being kindergarten-ready.
Descriptors: Programming, Kindergarten, School Readiness, Intervention, Urban Schools, Early Childhood Education, Multiple Regression Analysis, Racial Differences, School Schedules
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York
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