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Article: Universal Early Education point/counterpoint: is early childhood education outright dangerous or the pivotal path to educational glory? Two experts debate.
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- August 1, 2004
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It's an unusual debate with a slew of evidence hailing it and then nearly vilifying it. One side claims formally teaching children before kindergarten, more commonly called early childhood education, is the heart of any good foundation for academic and social success. The initial molding of the young mind creates a powerful start for learning and critical thinking. This philosophy has led to a universal preschool program frenzy across states.
But some studies show that structured early childhood education is not all it's cracked up to be. One study from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found that toddlers who spend many hours in child ...