D
id you know these facts about early childhood development? The more
you know, the better you can advocate for your child.
90 percent of a child’s brain development occurs
by age 5.
Children in families with incomes below the
poverty line are less likely to be read aloud to daily
than are children in families with incomes at or
above poverty.
Children in high-quality early childhood
environments are four times as likely to graduate
from high school or college, providing significant
benefits to our future workforce.
Students not reading on grade level by third grade
are four times more likely to drop out of school.
The more types of reading materials there are
in the home, the higher students are in reading
proficiency.
Children who attend pre-K are two times as likely
to be ready for kindergarten.
Children with access to high-quality early
childhood environments earn 25 percent more
throughout their lifetimes and are five times less
likely to rely on public assistance.
Sources: Commit!, Early Matters Dallas, the Educational Testing Service, the National Center for
Education Statistics, National Education Association
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