The most powerful ways to diminish the achievement gap is to invest in early education. Like any time-valued investment, the earlier you make it, the greater the return.  It is a proven fact that high-quality formal early care and education and preK programs are known to prepare young children for school more successfully than home or informal programs. 

McMahon Consulting Group works with state departments of education and community groups to create tools for a child’s first teacher—parents and caregivers – to prepare her to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. We advocate for high standards and analyze data to eliminate the gap in school readiness among different groups.