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Effective early learning occurs in multiple settings from birth through age 8. These policies influence the quality of interactions and environments that children experience, starting at birth and through the early elementary years, because gains are made and sustained from this strong foundation.
Young children learn wherever they are, and the early relationships and environments they experience create a foundation for school success. These policies influence the quality of children’s learning experiences, from birth through the early elementary years.
BEST BET POLICIES
Expand access to high quality early learning programs.
Build a high quality early childhood workforce, birth through grade 3.
Set goals and monitor progress.
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