This compact would require of all able adults personal effort, initiative, and responsibility. In return, it would strengthen public responsibility for the well-being of children and their families. For All Americans - Opportunities to Learn throughout the Life Span, Beginning in the Early Years Shape welfare and employment policies that strengthen adult learning. Work toward universal access to quality early-learning programs. The United States lags behind other wealthy, industrialized countries in educating young children.
Equity is a major concern.
And the early education opportunities open to their young children depend on where they happen to live. Build in program standards and quality incentives . As consensus builds on the urgency and viability of universal early education and care, numerous policy groups and scholars are putting forward plans. Focus on the early education workforce. Improving school readiness for young children will take significant investments in the professional development of current and new early childhood teachers.