Research and Publications

The Full Story on Full Day

07.01.2007 | Despite evidence that full-day kindergarten helps to enable the success of our children and families and enhance the state's economic vitality, availability of full-day kindergarten in Washington is limited and funding remains inadequate. | Read

Strategic Pathways Toward Statewide Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten in Washington State

07.01.2004 | The evidence is in on the benefits of high-quality early learning programs, but Washington State has yet to create an integrated system of pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten with well-trained teachers and adequate public funding. This brief reviews successful, promising models in the state and lays out possible routes for secure public funding to make universal pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten a reality. | Read

How Does Your District Measure Up?

09.01.2004 | EOI's survey finds that Washington school districts are using innovative ways to go beyond state-mandated "pre-k" and  kindergarten programs. Lookup survey results by County, District or see results for the entire state. | Read