A vision for universal preschool education / Edward Zigler, Walter S. Gilliam, Stephanie M. Jones.

Author/creator Zigler, Edward
Other author Gilliam, Walter S.
Other author Jones, Stephanie M.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Descriptionxxii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Education, Preschool--United States.

Contents The universal preschool movement -- School readiness : defining the goal for universal preschool -- Economic returns of investments in preschool education / Arthur J. Reynolds and Judy A. Temple -- The need for universal prekindergarten for children in poverty / with Marguerite Malakoff -- The need for universal preschool access for children not living in poverty / with Marguerite Malakoff -- Program quality, intensity, and duration in preschool education -- A whole child approach : the importance of social and emotional development -- Parent involvement in preschool / Christopher C. Henrich and Ramona Blackman-Jones -- Professional development issues in universal prekindergarten / Kelly L. Maxwell and Richard M. Clifford -- What the school of the 21st century can teach us about universal preschool / with Matia Finn-Stevenson -- A place for head start in a world of universal preschool / with Sally J. Styfco -- A model universal prekindergarten program -- Summary and recommendations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005023913
ISBN0521848547 (hardcover)
ISBN0521612993 (pbk.)
ISBN9780521848541
ISBN9780521612999

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Joyner General Stacks LB1140.23 .Z54 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold