Current Research in Pre-K

On our March 2007 call, we discussed recent studies of the benefits of high-quality pre-k with experts who are conducting research in this area. Arthur Reynolds of the University of Minnesota presented an overview of his research, including the ongoing work of the highly-respected Chicago Longitudinal Study. Linda Espinosa of the University of Missouri-Columbia explained findings from her research, particularly as it relates to dual language children and her role on the National Task Force on Early Childhood Education for Hispanics. The call was moderated by Ellen Frede, co-director of the National Institute for Early Education Research.