Primary education in the United States
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Primary education in the United States (also called elementary education) refers to the first seven to nine years
In 2016, there were 88,665 elementary schools (66,758 public and 21,907 private) in the United States.[5]
Preschool
Some private schools, and public schools, are offering pre-kindergarten (also known as pre-K) as part of elementary school. Twelve states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Vermont) as well as the District of Columbia offer some form of universal pre-kindergarten according to the Education Commission of the States (ECS).[6][7]
The first three to five years of an individual’s life can be the most critical period of their education (preschool). During this time period young minds work on several physical, intellectual, and emotional developments, including curiosity, formation of character, personality, cognition, language skills, and social skills.[8]
Since 1965, the federal government has promoted the growth of state-funded programs such as
Elementary school
In most U.S.
See also
- Education in the United States
- Homeschooling in the United States
- Secondary education in the United States
- Primary education
- Primary school
References
- ^ "Fast Facts". Nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ^ "Digest of Education Statistics, 2015 - Chapter 1: All Levels of Education". nces.ed.gov.
- ^ "Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G8 Countries: 2004" (PDF). U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
- ISBN 9780160920707– via Google Books.
- ^ "Number of educational institutions, by level and control of institution". Nces.ed.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Universal Pre-K: What does it mean and who provides it?". National Institute for Early Education Research. 2016-01-06. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
- ^ Fischer, Adrienne (April 1, 2021). "Response to information request" (PDF). Education Commission of the States. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ Bennett, William J.,Chester E. Finn, Jr., and John T. E. Crib, Jr., The Educated Child: A Parent’s Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade. New York: The Free Press, 1999
- ^ "Head Start Program Facts: Fiscal Year 2019 | ECLKC". eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2022-01-27.