Texas Based Reports
The State of Texas Children, Texas KIDS COUNT Annual Data Book 2008-2009
This document by the Center for Public Policy Priorities includes an essay at the beginning addressing the achievement gap. The rest of the report is an overview of Texas demographics in areas that are related to children and families, including: family economic stability, unemployment, maternal and infant care, access to health care, nutrition, child abuse and neglect, death and violence, early care and education, and education.
A Side-By-Side Comparison of Select Early Childhood Education Programs in Texas
The Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition (TECEC) conducted a side-by-side overview of select early childhood education programs in Texas across several standard categories. The purpose of this overview is not to provide an in-depth analysis of various early childhood education programs but instead to provide the reader with a strong, preliminary understanding of how select programs in Texas are both similar and different.
A Regional Audit of Williamson County's Early Childhood Education and Development Infrastructure
As commissioned by the Chisholm Trails Community Foundation, this report examines Williamson County's early childhood education and development infrastructure, which includes public school pre-k, federal Head Start, and private and non-profit child care programs, ages birth to five. Along with an extensive audit of various aspects of the County's early childhood education infrastructure and the addition of county-specific demographicinformation, the study helps to provide a better understanding of the importance of high-quality early childhood education in the community.
Legislation and Analysis
A Multi-Dimensional Policy Analysis of Texas Senate Bill 50: The Need to Build The Capacity of Texas’s Uncoupled System of Early Childhood Education and Development
The ability to align and merge the various programs in the fragmented early childhood educational system is a necessary step in achieving vertical alignment of the P-16 education system throughout the state.
Related Early Childhood Education and Development Funding: 80th Legislative Session (HB 1)
This article compares funding for various state early education programs for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
The Texas Childcare Experience Since 1996: Implications for Federal and State Policy
Childcare policy, funding and programming in the state of Texas has made significant steps forward in recent years but more needs to be done. Subsidized child care in Texas needs to continue to meet the needs of low-income families, and funding must coincide with the growing demand for quality childcare.
The Texas Child Care Subsidy Program After Devolution to the Local Level
An interim report that summarizes the changes in child care policy in Texas from 1997 through 2003, after state welfare reform legislation was passed in 1995.
Early Education Surveys and Data
High-quality pre-k, the key to crime prevention and school success in Texas
This report by Fight Crime, Invest in Kids discusses the societal benefits of pre-k in reduced crime rates and the long term economic benefits. It also mentions the obstacles to enrolling a Texan child in pre-k and recommends increasing funding to public pre-k programs.
A Survey of Voter Attitudes on Pre-K Education in Texas
Voters across Texas affirmed their desire to ensure sufficient funding for public education and agree that state government should focus more on Pre-K Education.
The Child Care Crisis in Texas: 2007 Statewide Survey Results
Unfortunately, some providers are forced to close their doors because they can no longer afford to serve children on the subsidy program, which illustrates the urgent need to increase child care reimbursement rates.
Prekindergarten Data
This reports outlines data on pre-k enrollment, attendance, sub groups and students served by the Pre-k Expansion Grant.
Early Childhood Education Programs in Texas
This document provides an overview of the early education programs offered in Texas along with a description of the TEEM model.
Economics and Early Education in Texas
The Economic Impact of Formal Child Care in Travis County
Formal childcare should be considered a key asset in Austin’s economic development portfolio. Given current evidence, policy initiatives designed to increase the level of and access to affordable, high-quality childcare will likely pay significant dividends.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Universally Accessible Pre-Kindergarten Education in Texas
According to the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, every $1.00 invested in high quality early education programs saves Texas communities at least $3.50.
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