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"It's more thought of as child care for when the parent needs it as opposed to the child's development and really helping prepare for early literacy skills that are going to be the foundation for school, " said Chang, director of Attendance Works, a Maryland-based initiative that mentors districts in fighting absenteeism.
WSJ: Districts find youngest students among most absent
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These funds should be used to encourage school districts to employ research-based strategies for intervening early with slow learners, raising academic standards and, most important, improving learning conditions in underperforming schools.
CNN: Commentary: Throwing billions at schools won't fix them
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The Education Committee will explore the role of health visitors in helping children to be ready for school, taking into account recommendations made in recent reviews on Early Years, Early Intervention and Poverty and Life Chances.
BBC: Viewing guide: The week ahead in Parliament