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Why School Districts Should Invest in the Early Years

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1 Why School Districts Should Invest in the Early Years
Bob Butts Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

2 Four Great Reasons

3 The skills and behaviors of entering Kindergarten children vary tremendously…

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5 Once children start behind in the K-12 system, most all of them stay behind…

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7 Improving brain function is easiest in the early years…

8 Ability to Change Brains and Behaviors
Decreases Over Time Source: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

9 Investing in the early years returns the greatest benefits…

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