Facts and Figures

The early years matter!

Research confirms that children's early experiences affect their ability to learn and reason later in life. This section will help you, whether you are a parent, an educator, policy maker, government official, or business leader, understand the importance of school readiness provide you with the latest School Readiness Data (statewide and jurisdictional MMSR data), information and articles, as well as other essential facts and figures about young children.