Carousel Day School Comments the Importance of Early Education in Relation to President's Recent Economic Report

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 16, 2013 (Press-News.org) For the staff at Carousel Day School, early education is a critical point of development among students. For this reason, the Long Island-based facility has become noted for its emphasis on early education, as the school serves the need of preschool to teenage students. While institutions, such as Carousel Day School, have allowed parents to witness the benefits of early education, a recent report from The New York Times suggests that this segment of academics is not gaining proper attention by the nation and the government.

The article suggests that the recent Economic Report of the President released in March focused too much on developing higher education with the U.S. For example, the article states, "The report restated the president's vow to increase the number of college graduates 50 percent by 2020, and laid out how the federal government has spent billions in grants and tax breaks to help ease the effects of rising tuition and fees." In its press statement, Carousel Day School comments, "Through our dedication to fostering young minds in early education programs, we have found that students can truly progress a greater deal if they are exposed to academic opportunities before entering the traditional school system at the kindergarten level."

While the article credits Obama and his administration for observing the importance of early education, it reveals that there are not any concrete plans in funding to make universal preschool a reality. Specifically, "Public spending on higher education is more than three times as large as spending on preschool, according to O.E.C.D. data from 2009. A study...found that in 2008 federal and state governments spent somewhat more than $10,000 per child in kindergarten through 12th grade. By contrast, three- to five-year-olds got less than $5,000 for their education and care. Children under three got $300."

Although The New York Times may paint a disappointing picture in terms of the national focus on early education, Carousel Day School explains that parents can still take responsibility for encouraging academic instruction for their young children. "There are a plethora of educational preschools--apart from day care--that can offer unique academic experiences for young children. Parents who cannot find these resources can also take education into their own hands and create learning opportunities through their own means, as an alternative," Carousel Day School concludes in its press statement.

ABOUT:

Carousel Day School is a renowned educational facility on Long Island that has taught children for 57 years. The facility has received full accreditation by the New York State Department of Education, and is staffed by teachers who are New York State certified in Early Childhood Education. The facility also offers a summer program that provides recreational yet educational activities for kids in preschool through age 15. Together, the school's owners have six decades of experience in the field. The mission of the institution is to offer comprehensive education to all students, instead of simply providing daycare services.