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Beyond single indicators: Equity profiles in head start and their association with child development gains

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Wang, Yijie *
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Iheoma U. Iruka
DOI:10.1016/j.ecresq.2026.05.004delete
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• Identifies four distinct equity profiles in Head Start using mixture modeling. • Profiles integrate 13 equity indicators across structural and process dimensions. • Black children clustered in low-process-quality profile; White in high-quality profile. • Comprehensive equity profile linked to stronger attention regulation outcomes. • Emphasizes value of multi-level, comprehensive equity implementation for children.
Keywords:
Equity profiles
Head Start
Child development
Structural equity
Process equity

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Early Childhood Research Quarterly cover
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
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