As the nation grapples over the need and cost of universal preschool, a new report has drawn a link between poverty and children’s cognitive skill sets, highlighting a trend that puts low-income children at risk of falling short of crucial development benchmarks. The report, “The First Eight Years,” takes a look at the impact early cognitive
Does Poverty Impact A Child’s Development?
As a report finds that U.S. childhood development rates are on the decline, many are calling for increased funding for preschool.