Description:
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) provides high-quality preschool to children of all income levels throughout Los Angeles County. Many of the children served by LAUP are from low-income families or disadvantaged neighborhoods, and one of LAUP's goals is to enable these students to succeed in preschool and beyond. In 2004-2005, LAUP's first cohort of students attended and graduated from preschool; in 2013-2014, these students were in 8th grade. In order to investigate the long-term effects of attending a high-quality preschool, LAUP contacted members of this group of students, and conducted a follow-up evaluation. Through surveys and focus groups, LAUP asked students about their recent social and academic experiences, and about their memories of preschool. Findings indicate that despite their disadvantaged backgrounds, LAUP students are performing well academically, feel supported socially, and have positive memories of their preschool experiences. (author abstract)
Resource Type:
Reports & Papers
Publisher(s):
Country:
United States
State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):
California