Jumpstart seeks research proposals

Posted by on February 22, 2010

Jumpstart Invites Research Proposals to Measure Organization’s Impact in Early Education
Deadline: April 2, 2010

Jumpstart, a national early education organization, has announced a new grant competition to support research on the processes and impact of Jumpstart’s work with preschool children in low-income communities. The program will award up to three grants of up to $5,000 each in order to develop perspectives on the Jumpstart program as well as develop new ways to improve and replicate the program.

Jumpstart pairs college students and community volunteers with preschool children in low-income communities. Together they work to combat the early literacy crisis and develop the crucial language and literacy skills that a child needs to succeed in school and in life. Research projects should address the impact that this program has on volunteers and preschool partners or the outcomes for children’s school readiness.

Faculty members of accredited higher education institutions as well as graduate students under the mentorship of such faculty are encouraged to apply. Grant projects must be completed between September 1, 2010, and August 31, 2011.

Visit the Jumpstart Web site for complete program information.

http://www.readfortherecord.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Jstart_homepage