Special Education Outcomes for Students Attending a State-Funded Pre-K Program
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Published online on February 21, 2026
Abstract
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Ahead of Print.
While early studies found participation in public prekindergarten reduced the need for later special education services, recent studies of large-scale programs yield mixed results. Using a randomized controlled trial of the Tennessee Voluntary Pre-...
While early studies found participation in public prekindergarten reduced the need for later special education services, recent studies of large-scale programs yield mixed results. Using a randomized controlled trial of the Tennessee Voluntary Pre-...