The Early Achievement and Development Gap
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: Handouts/Tipsheets
Topic(s): Leadership, Policy/Policy statements
Types of Diversity: Children and Families from Underrepresented Populations
Community College Core Course(s): Child Development and Learning, Early Childhood Capstone Practicum, Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, Introduction to Early Childhood