Early Childhood Education and Development ResearchExtensive research has been conducted on the local, state, and national levels demonstrating the positive effects that early childhood education can have on children, families, and the social and economic future of the state. TECEC is dedicated to building policies and programs based on sound research. We are committed to keeping you informed on the most up-to-date research in the field. NEW! BUSH SCHOOL REPORT TECEC recently partnered with the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M Universityto conduct a conservative, cost-benefit analysis of investing in quality, universally available pre-kindergarten (Child Care, Head Start, and Public Pre-k) in Texas. The final 136-page document was released in May 2006 and found that the benefits of investing in high quality early childhood education in Texas greatly outweighed the cost, and FOR EVERY $1.00 INVESTED, at least $3.50 IS RETURNED TO TEXAS COMMUNITIES! Specifically, the report examined both the short and long-term benefits of investing in early childhood education including increased cognitive and social development, fewer special education referrals, reduced involvement in criminal activities, increased income and lifetime earnings for mothers, and improved work performance. To access the completed report, executive summary, one-page synopsis, and three-page summary visit the Texas A&M Bush School of Government & Public Service website at http://bush.tamu.edu/academics/mpsa/capstone/projects/ . Press Release
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Relevant Documents The Texas Plan, Second Edition The Texas Plan One Page Synopsis The Texas Plan, First Edition Resources
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TECEC provides testimony at Pre-k Expansion Grant Program hearing
TEA annouces public hearing on Pre-k Expansion Grant Program changes Tune into the Legislative Session Warm-up Webcast, October 27, 2008 at 10:00am view more >>
34% of Texas children speak a language other than English at home (compared to 21% of U.S. children).
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