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Priority 18:
Preschool Participation of Children From Low-, Middle-,
and High-Income Families
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey, unpublished tabulations. Limitations of the data: Alternative estimates from the NCES National Household Education Survey (NHES) show the gap closing and would shift the report card entry to an upward arrow for improvement. However, the income breaks for this survey differ (low income is under $10,000 and high income is over $50,000) and the sharp improvement in the 1999 results should to be validated by additional data. Chart below shows NHES results for comparison with the Census estimated trends.
Preschool Participation of Children From Low-, Middle-,
and High-Income Families
Source: National Household Education Survey. Limitations of data: Priority #18 is based on data from two surveys that differed in many respects, such as the definition of high and low income.
Priority 19:
Number Of Children In Grades K-3 Who Attend A Center-
Based Program After School On A Weekly Basis
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, National Household Education Surveys, spring 1996 and spring 1999. Limitations of data: The participation data from the National Household Education Surveys only cover children in grades K-3.
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