"Building the Case for Culturally Specific P-3 Strategies in Oregon: Listening to Voices From the Field" by Callie H. Lambarth

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Building the Case for Culturally Specific P-3 Strategies in Oregon: Listening to Voices From the Field

Early Childhood

Callie H. Lambarth, Portland State University
Amanda Cross-Hemmer, Portland State University
Lorelei Mitchell, Portland State University
Beth L. Green, Portland State University
Kate Normand, Portland State University

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Report

Publication Date

1-1-2019

Subjects

Readiness for school -- Oregon,
Kindergarten -- Oregon,
Early childhood education

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Abstract

Oregon’s early learning and K-12 systems require transformative changes to address racial disparities in school readiness and success. Prenatal-through-Grade-3 (P-3) initiatives are an innovative way to align, strengthen and expand supports for this goal.

Culturally specific organizations (CSOs) are uniquely poised and expertly prepared to meet the needs of communities of color while helping Oregon achieve its goals for reducing disparities in kindergarten readiness and other educational outcomes.

The proposed Early Childhood Equity Fund, which is included in the governor’s recommended 2019 budget, would move Oregon closer to eliminating the opportunity gap in kindergarten readiness and school success by investing in culturally specific early learning and family support programs and allocating more resources to CSOs that are implementing school readiness strategies.

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/29251

Citation Information

Lambarth, C. H., Cross-Hemmer, A., Mitchell, L., Green, B. L., & Normand, K. (2019). Building the case for culturally specific P-3 strategies in Oregon: Listening to voices from the field. Portland, OR: Center for Improvement of Child & Family Services, Portland State University.