Expand access to full-day pre-k, prioritizing students and families facing the greatest logistical and economic barriers to attendance¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The article recommends that policymakers increase full-day pre-k availability because it better fits families' daily lives and raises attendance, particularly for groups with historically lower attendance. It states that "Increasing opportunities for full- day programs is especially beneficial for these families" with fewer economic resources, and that districts should consider which students benefit most when deciding program location and enrollment processes.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Full-day pre-k is more expensive for districts to offer than half-day pre-k, so expansion requires additional investment in teachers and classes.
Constraints¶
- The article states full-day programs address some, but not all, logistical barriers; families with limited economic resources still face challenges such as childcare, transportation, and healthcare access.
Target Learners¶
- pre-kindergarten three- and four-year-old students
- families with fewer economic resources
- Black students and other groups with historically lower attendance
Learning Goals¶
- regular pre-k attendance
- kindergarten readiness
- equitable access to early learning
Claims¶
- Full Day Prek Higher Attendance Than Half Day [+M]
- District Prek Attendance Increased With Fullday Expansion [+M]
- Nlci Fullday Conversion Attendance Gains [+M]
Related Designs¶
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Ehrlich, S.B., Allensworth, E.M., & Tansey, J. (2021). Meeting families' needs: Attendance rates in full-day vs. half-day pre-k. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. https://consortium.uchicago.edu
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Expand access to full-day pre-k, prioritizing students and families facing the greatest logistical and economic barriers to attendance |
description |
The article recommends that policymakers increase full-day pre-k availability because it better fits families' daily lives and raises attendance, particularly for groups with historically lower attendance. |
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by process:settle-candidates on 2026-10-09 |
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1 — ehrlich-2021 |
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