Improving school readiness for children with low birth weight

Published on March 9, 2025

School readiness not only impacts kids’ academic success, but also their long-term economic and health outcomes. Unfortunately, research reveals a concerning gap in school readiness for children with low birth weight, with only one-third of these children being on track. A new study identifies five key protective factors that can support children, especially those with low birth weight, in reaching developmental milestones that are critical to school readiness.

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