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Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage

ScienceDailyFriday, August 28, 2026 at 12:14 PM

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Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage
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A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than those in other childcare settings.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than those in other childcare settings.

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A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than those in other childcare settings.

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