Although saying that preschool is beneficial for students, Rand Corp. researchers say that many California pre-schoolers are not high-quality program, according to this story in Oakland Tribune. An excerpt:
In the final report of a series examining the state of California preschools, researchers recommend that the state improve the efficiency of its education systems, broaden access, raise standards and strengthen the regulation of state-subsidized programs. The report also suggests that California create recognition systems -- such as a 1-to-5 rating scale or monetary rewards -- that would encourage all licensed providers to improve their services.
Providers currently have little incentive to exceed California's standards, which are weak compared with those in other states, researchers concluded.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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