Claudia Miner: A new way to get every child ready for kindergarten

The video discusses the importance of early education in the US, highlighting the Head Start program's impact. It introduces Upstart, a cost-effective, home-based kindergarten readiness program that empowers parents and uses technology to individualize learning. The program has shown significant learning and social gains, with a high completion rate. Despite skepticism about screen time, Upstart's limited usage aligns with pediatric guidelines. The plan is to expand Upstart nationwide, using philanthropy to pilot in states and transition to state funding, aiming to serve children lacking early education access.

In what ways does Upstart engage parents in their children's education?

What are the expected outcomes for children who participate in the Upstart program?

How does the Upstart program address the concerns of skeptics regarding screen time for young children?