Preschool Curriculum Use and Exposure to and Home Language and Culture

The NASEM report, "A New Vision for High-Quality Preschool Curriculum," highlights the significance of curriculum types and their attention to linguistic and cultural diversity, particularly for dual-language learners. It distinguishes between comprehensive (multi-domain) and domain-specific curricula, concluding that domain-specific curricula are more effective in improving academic outcomes.

Drawing on a national survey of preschool teachers conducted by NIEER in 2010, this brief explores the frequency of different curricula types and their attention to children's diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Given that federal policies and professional organization recommendations on curriculum have not changed significantly since 2010, it is likely that current curriculum adoption remains similar.