Preschool Education: Federal Investment for Low-Income Children Significant but Effectiveness Unclear
T-HEHS-00-83
Published: Apr 11, 2000. Publicly Released: Apr 11, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed preschool education for children of low-income families, focusing on: (1) the federal and state commitment to preschool programs, including funding and collaborative efforts; and (2) what is known about the effectiveness of federal preschool programs.
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Aid for educationBlock grantsChildrenDisadvantaged personsstate relationsPreschool educationProgram evaluationState-administered programsChild health servicesHead Start programs