New York's pre-K program wants to teach parents and educators, too

New York City is boosting achievement among its most disadvantaged four-year-olds by training them in fundamental skills, such as good behaviour, concentration and healthy eating. Targeting families in high-poverty, ethnic-minority areas, ParentCorps enhances pre-school education by giving parents and teachers the tools to foster productive early learning. Trials show it improves children's academic and behavioural performance, and decreases the likelihood of mental and physical health problems – potentially saving the state more than $4,300 per child in the long run.