Climbing the Mountains: The Journey to Quality Prekindergarten in Tennessee
Document Type
Book Contribution
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Description
The state of Tennessee was the ideal place to implement Pre-K programs because of the number of children living in poverty, health-care issues, and student’s poor performances on academic measures. This chapter will explore the development of Pre-K, the use of pilot programs, the major expansions, and the period of sustainment. The fi nal section will identify lessons learned and recommendations for expansion of quality Pre-K programs for all young children.
Citation Information
Isbell, Rebecca. 2014. Climbing the Mountains: The Journey to Quality Prekindergarten in Tennessee. World Class Initiatives and Practices in Early Education: Moving Forward in a Global Age. 21-31. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7853-5_2 ISBN: 9789400778535,9789400778528