Preschool Research

Findings on the Effectiveness of Core Knowledge Preschool

• Evaluation of the Core Knowledge Program in Arkansas (Nov. 2005) PDF 69 Kb
• An Analysis of Academic Progress of Children Participating in the Core Knowledge Preschool Program in Baltimore County Head Start Centers (Aug. 2005) PDF 123 Kb

The following reports compare the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence to recent research in the early childhood field and recommendations by the National Research Council. 

• Selected findings from Eager to Learn (2001) by the National Research Council, Washington, DC.
• Selected findings from Preventing Reading Difficulties (1998) by the National Research Council, Washington, DC.

The following report summarizes research concerning French preschools. Free public preschool education has been offered in France for over 100 years. The Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence incorporates many of the features of the French curriculum.

• Equity Effects of Very Early Schooling in France

To read more Research on Core Knowledge Curriculum, click here.

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Last updated: Fri, May 23 2008