NEW HAVEN >> Connecticut's high levels of average educational attainment compared to the rest of the nation isn't a coincidence, argue officials with the policy advocacy group Connecticut Voices For Children, but because of financial investment in educational programs.To slash or shutter early childhood care and preschool programs in pursuit of savings is a myopic strategy that will cost the state later down the road, said Connecticut Voices for Children Executive Director Ellen Shemitz in a statement.
Ct Voices For Children Touts Early Childhood Education Program Effectiveness
Brian Zahn, New Haven Register
Thu, 07/20/2017 - 1:28pm
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