Early childhood programs for a new century / edited by Arthur J. Reynolds, Margaret C. Wang, Herbert J. Walberg.

Other author Reynolds, Arthur J.
Other author Wang, Margaret C.
Other author Walberg, Herbert J., 1937-
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, DC : CWLA Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxxxiii, 400 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesUniversity of Illinois at Chicago series on children and youth
Issues in children's and families' lives
University of Illinois at Chicago series on children and youth. ^A689807
Issues in children's and families' lives (Washington, D.C.) ^A519472
Contents Introduction and overview : trends in early childhood programs / Arthur J. Reynolds, Margaret C. Wang, Herbert J. Walberg -- pt. 1. Preschool education and care. The federal commitment to preschool education : lessons from and for Head Start / Edward Zigler and Sally J. Styfco -- Understanding efficacy of early educational programs : critical design, practice, and policy issues / Sharon Landesman Ramey and Craig T. Ramey -- Universal access to prekindergarten : a Georgia case study / Anthony Raden -- Child care quality and children's success at school / Deborah Lowe Vandell and Kim M. Pierce -- pt. 2. Early school-age programs and practices. Kindergarten in the 21st century / Elizabeth M. Graue -- The added value of continuing early intervention into the primary grades / Arthur J. Reynolds -- Grade retention, social promotion, and "third way" alternatives / Karl L. Alexander, Doris R. Entwisle and Nader Kabbani -- pt. 3. National investments. The three types of early childhood programs in the United States / Lawrence J. Schweinhart -- The science and policies of early childhood education and family services / Robert B. McCall, Lana Larsen and Angela Ingram -- Lessons from Europe : European preschools revisited in a global age / Sarane Spence Boocock -- Understanding the promise of universal preschool / Darcy A. Olsen -- Epilogue. Themes and recommendations for a new century / Arthur J. Reynolds, Margaret C. Wang and Herbert J. Walberg.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2001047130
ISBN087868834X

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Joyner General Stacks LB1139.23 .E274 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold