The large gap in achievement and development between children growing up in poor and low-income families and their peers in more advantaged situations continues to be a concern to parents, the public, and policymakers. This 2014 brief describes research on the achievement and development gap – its origins, size, and what we know about how public policy can narrow the gap.
Resource Type:
Topic:
- Leadership
- Policy
Types of Diversity:
- Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
NC Community College Core Course:
- Introduction to Early Childhood
- Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
- Child Development and Learning
- Early Childhood Capstone Practicum