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Peer reviewedSchweinhart, Lawrence J.; Weikart, David P. – Elementary School Journal, 1988
Presents evidence that high-quality early childhood programs can partially offset negative effects of childhood poverty and produce modest but definite benefits in children's education and early adult socioeconomic experience. Contrasts different types of early childhood programs and favors those focusing on child-initiated learning. (RH)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedSchweinhart, Lawrence J.; Weikart, David P. – Educational Leadership, 1998
Assesses effectiveness of three preschool curriculum models by examining the lives of 68 23-year-olds randomly assigned to one such group as economically disadvantaged preschoolers. Young people experienced fewer emotional problems and felony arrests if they had attended a preschool program based on child-initiated learning activities geared to…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Economically Disadvantaged, Emotional Problems
Weikart, David P. – 1996
This report examines how early educational opportunities affect child development and eventually adult productivity. The report also discusses some implications for developing countries. The effectiveness of educational programs for infants to 2.5-year-olds has not yet been demonstrated. However programs that ensure health, nutrition,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons, Child Development, Cost Effectiveness
