This report reviews studies and accounts of early childhood programs and presents an argument against universal preschool and all-day kindergarten programs. The report concludes that public investment in preschool education programs is unnecessary, and that preschool programs and full-day kindergarten do not have lasting educational effects on children.

Suggested Citation:

Barnett, W. (2006). Review of "Assessing Proposals for Preschool and Kindergarten: Essential Information for Parents, Taxpayers, and Policymakers."  Boulder and Tempe: Education and the Public Interest Center & Education Policy Research Unit. Retrieved [date] from http://epicpolicy.org/thinktank/review-assessing-proposals-preschool-and-kindergarten-essential-information-parents-taxpay