About Preschool Matters:
NIEER spotlights national and international news regarding preschool education in its magazine, Preschool Matters. Each issue features articles on early education - from research studies and public funding to facilities development and teacher training. You can also read interviews with newsmakers (from government leaders and policymakers to researchers and advocates), thought-provoking columns from NIEER Director Steve Barnett, and more.
In this issue:
- W. Steven Barnett on avoiding the "poverty trap"
- 2010 Will Be a Tough Year for Pre-K in Many States
- Yet More Evidence: Time to Beef Up Math and Science in Pre-K
- Long-Term Studies Show Lasting Gains from Pre-K
- The Benefits of Investments in Early Development Around the Globe
- What Many Don't Know About Early Literacy
- Preschool's Role in Fighting Childhood Obesity