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Browse these maps to help illustrate and analyze key early education policy issues. Please contact us with questions, comments, or suggestions for additional maps. Select a Map Image to Download.

		Reading Proficiency: National Snapshot Massachusetts leads the nation in 4th grade reading scores. Despite this success, Massachusetts has one of the largest achievement gaps between low-income and non-low income students. Find out how states compare on the "Nation's Report Cart"—the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
		Third Grade Reading Proficiency Third grade marks the critical turning point when children make the transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Currently in Massachusetts, 43 percent of the state's third graders score below proficient on the MCAS reading test. Find out about reading proficiency in your community.
		Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) Across the States QRIS is currently used in 21 states to provide clear pathways, supports, and incentives for early education and care programs to improve their quality. 27 additional states, including Massachusetts, are in some stage of development or piloting QRIS.
		UPK Classroom Quality Grantees by State Senate District High-quality early education provides a 16% return on every dollar invested. The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant program provides resources to early education programs to help them meet and sustain high-quailty standards. This map shows the 277 UPK Classroom Quality grant recipients, serving 6,400 children in classrooms across Massachusetts. View the grantees, by State Senate District.
		NAEYC Accreditation by City/Town Accreditation is a nationally recognized quality benchmark as well as an eligibility requirement for the MA UPK grant program. Learn more about the percentage of licensed center-based program capacity that is accredited, by city or town.
		Tuition Rates for Full-Day Kindergarten by City/Town Statewide, 77% of public school kindergarten students are enrolled in a full day program. While most school districts do not charge fees for these programs, many do. This map highlights communities that charge tuition, which ranges from $1,000 to $4,500. Find out how much full-day kindergarten costs in your community.
		Enrollment in Full-Day Kindergarten by City/Town Research shows that children learn more in reading and math when they attend full-day kindergarten. Currently, 77% of Massachusetts' kindergarteners are in full-day classrooms, up from 38% in 2000. View this map to find out where children are enrolled in full-day kindergarten.