30 Oct Maryland wants to expand its pre-K options. Here’s how to pick the best one.
The Baltimore Banner October 29, 2024 By Maya Lora Traditionally, pre-K is thought of as learning that sets kids up for kindergarten. But research suggests pre-K prepares children not just for school, but for life, said Christy Tirrell-Corbin, the executive director of the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention at the University of Maryland. Those who go into kindergarten with a preschool background have stronger scores in literacy and math, better physical and motor development, improved high school graduation rates, higher incomes and...