Preventing Early School Failure

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In light of a growing consensus among educators that the first couple years of school are crucial to a child's later success in education, reviews research that provides evidence by which to argue for spending more of decreasing funds available on children in kindergarten and first grade. Focuses on reading failure, the most common problem, and demonstrates that small classes, teacher aides, individual tutoring, and other approaches can help children at educational risk. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)