How is the Recession Effecting Young Children?

Cuts in state preschool are coming at a time when more families than ever must depend on publicly funded preschool because of the recession. New research shows that 1 of every 7 children are living with an unemployed parent, and the consequences may affect those children all their lives.

On Tuesday, May 4th at 9:30 a.m., Dr. Steven Barnett, Director of the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University, will release the the findings of the 2009 annual State of Preschool report. The report ranks all 50 states on quality standards, funding, and access to state preschool programs.

AppleTree is honored to host this important event, and to have Dr. Barnett read a storybook to our students. For more information, please see the press release.