Early Childhood Education and Adolescent Outcomes Among Children of Differing Socioeconomic Status

This paper overviews disparities in access to early childhood education among children of differing socioeconomic status in the United States. The impact of early childhood education on development and later academic success is also explored. This paper assesses the role of social disparities in early childhood education in the formation and maintenance of the academic achievement gap and discusses potential solutions to increase access to quality early childhood education.