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Mrs. Gallos
English 3
28 July 2016
Preschool Should Be Free
Many people in the United States want to be able to send their children to free public preschool. The U.S. has a strong education system for grades K-12, but it does not offer pre-school to every child. Educational research shows that children who go to preschool are more ready for school than children who stay at home. Some people disagree with this research. They believe that children need to be at home with their parents, and that parents are the best teachers for small children. This paper will argue that free preschool allows children from all backgrounds to get the experience and support they need to be successful in school. Homeschool parents believe that they are the best teachers for their children. The Exploring Homeschooling website states: “Parents can teach preschool at home--and do a much …show more content…
Some people think that children need to be at home with their families. Other people think that preschool helps children get ready for K-12 school. Since the 1960s, educational researchers have shown that kids who go to preschool do better in school and stay in school longer. Some families do not have enough money to send their children to good preschools. The U.S. needs to provide strong, free preschool education, so that every child can have the same opportunities to learn and succeed.
Works Cited
Francis, Kathreen. "The Case for Universal Preschool." Earlychildhood NEWS. Excelligence
Learning Corporation, 2008. Web. 26 July 2016.
“High Scope Study: Major Findings Over Time.” Center for Public Education. 2, 2007.
Web. 26 July 2016.
"Pre-kindergarten: What the Research Shows." Center for Public Education. N.p., 2007.
Web. 26 July 2016.
"Reasons Why NOT to Put Your Child in Preschool." Exploring Homeschooling: Are You
Exploring Homeschooling? N.p., 2007-2014. Web. 26 July
Mrs. Gallos
English 3
28 July 2016
Preschool Should Be Free
Many people in the United States want to be able to send their children to free public preschool. The U.S. has a strong education system for grades K-12, but it does not offer pre-school to every child. Educational research shows that children who go to preschool are more ready for school than children who stay at home. Some people disagree with this research. They believe that children need to be at home with their parents, and that parents are the best teachers for small children. This paper will argue that free preschool allows children from all backgrounds to get the experience and support they need to be successful in school. Homeschool parents believe that they are the best teachers for their children. The Exploring Homeschooling website states: “Parents can teach preschool at home--and do a much …show more content…
Some people think that children need to be at home with their families. Other people think that preschool helps children get ready for K-12 school. Since the 1960s, educational researchers have shown that kids who go to preschool do better in school and stay in school longer. Some families do not have enough money to send their children to good preschools. The U.S. needs to provide strong, free preschool education, so that every child can have the same opportunities to learn and succeed.
Works Cited
Francis, Kathreen. "The Case for Universal Preschool." Earlychildhood NEWS. Excelligence
Learning Corporation, 2008. Web. 26 July 2016.
“High Scope Study: Major Findings Over Time.” Center for Public Education. 2, 2007.
Web. 26 July 2016.
"Pre-kindergarten: What the Research Shows." Center for Public Education. N.p., 2007.
Web. 26 July 2016.
"Reasons Why NOT to Put Your Child in Preschool." Exploring Homeschooling: Are You
Exploring Homeschooling? N.p., 2007-2014. Web. 26 July