Pre-K: Not meant for Children.

So the liberals are calling for Universal Pre-K. But recent studies have shown that there is no benefit in sending children to Pre-K. In actuality, it may be a hindrance to a child’s development. Here are some facts that were collected:

In the last half-century, U.S. preschool attendance has gone up to nearly 70 percent from 16 percent.

But fourth-grade reading, science, and math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) — the nation’s report card — have remained virtually stagnant since the early 1970s.

Oklahoma, in fact, lost ground after it embraced universal preschool; in 1992 its fourth and eighth graders tested one point above the national average in math. Now they are several points below (ditto for reading).

A 2005 analysis by researchers at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, found that kindergartners with 15 or more hours of preschool every week were less motivated and more aggressive in class.

The liberals also want Universal Health Care. I am beginning to think that “universal” is code for bad.

Wall Street Journal Article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121936615766562189.html 

NCPA: http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/?Article_Category=27

~ Chuck