The beginning of each school year brings an opportunity to reflect, for children, families and also for policymakers. Some important lessons pertain to effective ways provinces and territories can expand children’s and families’ access to early learning programs.
EXPANDING PUBLIC EDUCATION
Beginning School at Age 4
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Children's Early Learning Belongs in Neighbourhood Schools (2023)
What to Look for in Quality Pre-Primary Programs (2022)
Access to early learning is a challenge across the country — and many parents scramble to find a space for their children. But there are some programs that are readily available and accessible to all children in their catchment areas.
Ten Reasons to Expand Public Kindergarten
An increasing number of jurisdictions are following the research and committing to a two-year kindergarten experience for four- and five-year-old children in a play-based curriculum.
Dix raisons d’étendre l’accès à la maternelle publique
De plus en plus de juridictions suivent les recommandations issues de la recherche et s'engagent à offrir aux enfants de quatre et cinq ans une expérience de deux ans en maternelle, dans le cadre d'un programme basé sur le jeu.
The Rationale for Expanding Public Education to Include Preschool-Aged Children (2019)
We all want our children to have the best chance at a good life. Fifty years of research shows participation in a high-quality preschool program benefits children’s development and reduces gaps at school entry.
A significant part of the solution to early learning and child care resides in our schools by offering universal pre-kindergarden for 4-year-olds as an extension of public education.