What have studies shown about the head start program?

Answer 1

One advantage is that they teach children pre literacy and pre math skills.

They also prepare children socially for kindergarten and provide services to families.

A disadvantage is that enrollment ib Head Start is dependent on parent's income.

Answer

The efficacy of the head Start program has come under fire in recent years, with studys on both sides of the argument claiming opposite results. The best evidence to date is that the program is able to produce "modest gains." The question then becomes whether the "modest gains" achieved are worth the amount of money spent on the program.

Answer 2

The advantage of Head Start programs is that children from low income families that may not get to attend a preschool program can attend Head Start.

Children who attend Head Start are prepared for kindergarten when they otherwise might not be.

Answer 3

It increases the chances that poor children will stay in school