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Align all systems involved in early childhood development to ensure Utah has the capacity to prepare children at risk of remaining in poverty for kindergarten (5 year)

Young children experiencing IGP participating in public preschool

Current Value

29%

2019

Definition

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Why Is This Important?

Children raised in poverty are more likely to experience poor academic outcomes. As early as 18 months of age, children in low-income households are being exposed to significantly fewer vocabulary words, setting them on an academic path many steps behind their more affluent peers, upon entry to kindergarten. Unfortunately, these children tend to remain behind throughout their school years. Fortunately, participation in high-quality, early childhood education provides a cost-effective intervention demonstrated to reduce the gap between low-income children and their more affluent peers.

Explanation for the Indicator

This indicator is percentage of the number of  four year old children participating in public preschool programs who are identified as experiencing intergenerational poverty. The 2017 report is the first time this indicator was measured and as a result, provides a baseline from which to work. 

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