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Research an education policy of interest to you in your local public school district.
Post
• Describe in 1–2 sentences the policy you found in your research.
• Explain how the policy you found applies to social work.
• Explain how the policy you found could be improved.
Respond to two colleagues:
Recommend one way in which their local school education policy could be improved.
How the Policy Could Be Improved:
The Universal Pre-K policy in my local public school district could be improved by expanding access to all children, regardless of age. Currently, the policy only provides Universal Pre-K to children who are 4 years old. Expanding access to Universal Pre-K to include 3-year-olds would provide children with a stronger foundation for their education and development.
Additional Considerations:
In addition to expanding access, the Universal Pre-K policy could also be improved by ensuring that all programs are high-quality. This means that programs should be staffed by qualified teachers and that they should provide a comprehensive curriculum that addresses all aspects of child development.
Social workers can play a role in ensuring that Universal Pre-K programs are high-quality by:
Education Policy:
Universal Pre-K
How the Policy Applies to Social Work:
Universal Pre-K is a policy that provides free or low-cost preschool to all children, regardless of income. Social workers play an important role in advocating for Universal Pre-K, as it is a critical component of early childhood development and education. Universal Pre-K can help to close the achievement gap between children from low-income families and children from high-income families. It can also help to reduce the need for special education services later in life.