Does the Head Start program really work?
Yes. A substantial and growing body of research demonstrates that the Head Start program prepares children from disadvantaged backgrounds for success in school and life beyond the classroom. The Perry Preschool Study Project, conducted in Michigan between 1962 and 1967; the Carolina Abecedarian Project, conducted in North Carolina from 1972 to 1985; and the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey, conducted nationally from 1997 to 2000, provide solid evidence that children who attend high-quality preschool programs have better grades, higher test scores, lower dropout rates and are less likely to be involved in crime.
