Karla Is a Single Mother of a 5-Year-Old Son

question 144

Multiple Choice

Karla is a single mother of a 5-year-old son. She works in a bakery on a meager salary. Recently, she found out about a government-funded program that provides children from low-income families with the opportunity to acquire the skills important for success in school. The program aims to improve substandard education and alleviate poverty. Karla decides to apply for the program. The program being referred to in this scenario is

• A) the child-centered kindergarten.
• B) the Montessori program.
• C) Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
• D) Project Head Start.

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