Congressional Attention Sought for Early-Childhood Education

Washington

Scientists and early education experts on Capitol Hill yesterday urged Congress to work toward reversing some of the adverse effects of poverty, as they gathered to review the research on young children’s development and education.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who convened the “National Summit on America’s Children,” said she appreciated the work of nonprofit organizations and public-private partnerships. But she hinted that she would like to see children’s issues become a higher priority for the 110th Congress.

“We also have to have a strong public role,” Ms. Pelosi said. “It’s about children, but...