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Measuring Up: Early Childhood Education

The earliest years of a child's life are crucial in predicting ultimate success in school and life. The Early Childhood and Education Report, released in April of 1999, focuses on the importance of quality early education for children, with an emphasis on low-income children, and provides a case study of a successful early childhood learning program.