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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.

		Third Grade Reading Proficiency Third grade reading strongly predicts children’s chances of success in school and beyond. In Massachusetts, 39% of third graders scored below proficient on the 2011 MCAS reading test. Find out about reading proficiency in your community.
		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).
		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, 80% 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 $1,075 to $4,700. 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, 80% 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.