Success By 6 Ž | Data & Research

Data on School Readiness

The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count, the nation's pre-eminent data analysis project on children's well-being, compares states and counties on specific indicators and tracking trends over time. The National Kids Count Data Book looks at the differences strong communities make in helping parents raise kids -- good schools, safe recreational opportunities, and adequate social connections. See the report on their website at www.kidscount.org.

Virginia-specific information is available from Voices for Virginia’s Children at www.vakids.org

To compare how the Richmond Region is reaching school readiness view a report on the State of School Readiness in the Greater Richmond Region

Research on Early Childhood Development

>> Promoting Early Learning: Components to Ensure High Quality

>> Healthy Families Evaluation Summary 2006

>> From Cradle to Career - Quality Counts 2007 Education Week

>> Making the Case for Quality Early Care & Education Programs -- The Children of the Cost, Quality and Outcomes Study Go to School

>> Definition and Examples of Quality Rating Systems

>> Commonwealth Education Poll - Support for Preschool Programs

>> Economic Impact of Child Care on Richmond Area Business

>> Home Visiting Programs: Giving Children a Healthy Start

>> The Productivity Argument for Investing Young Children | Noble Laureate, James Heckman