Kindergarten could be a kingmaker
Kindergarten class at Glacial Hills Elementary in Starbuck
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Recent research suggests that how much a child learns in kindergarten will translate to higher earnings in adulthood than students who had low quality early education. President Obama has also called for a merit-pay system for teachers, but should we tie their salaries to student performance?
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