All children enter school ready to learn.
FY 1999 Annual Plan - Volume 1. All children enter school ready to learn. Research on early brain development reveals that learning experiences introduced to children at an early age are directly linked to successful learning as children mature. Furthermore, children who enter school ready to learn are more likely to achieve to high standards than children who are inadequately prepared. High-quality early childhood programs are particularly important for children from families with limited education and for children with disabilities.