Report Details Problems With Pre-K, Kindergarten, Early Grades Teacher Prep

The quality of the instruction that children receive in pre-kindergarten through the third grade can make a lasting impact on how well they perform throughout their years in school. Because children in these grades are still developing basic skills, their teachers need preparation that is different from what is required of their late-elementary school counterparts. Laura Bornfreund, New America Foundation, March 1, 2011