Investing in Early Childhood Development
Evidence to Support a Movement for Educational Change
Tarlov, Alvin R. (EDT)
Debbink, Michelle Precourt (EDT)
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
The national movement toward massive expansion of early childhood education and development has evolved into individual state-by-state initiatives. Contributors set forth the evidence that will encourage states to take up this cause, provide advocates with the information they will need to make their case, and guide states and advocates in building a public and political will for change. Great advancements in the sciences of child development and brain development have provided a whole new foundation of thought regarding early childhood programs (preschooling) for 3- and 4-year-olds. The eleven chapters are organized into three sections: I, The Science; II, Early Childhood Intervention Programs; III, Social Action and Public Policy Issues. An inspiring read that is also serious and instructive.
psychologists, teachers, and education professors and policymakers.
BOOK REVIEWS
"This is a thorough yet concise overview of the evidence underlying current public and private efforts to enhance early care and education. It will be especially valuable to those interested in using public policy to promote better early learning experiences and better development for young children."Edward L. Schor, MD, Vice President, The Commonwealth Fund
Tarlov and Debbink have produced a gem! From the first chapter on the neuroscience of development, the authors have provided a very readable, evidence based book that is timely and important. Forty years after Head Start was launched, it is time that we all acted as parents, grandparents, citizens at the local, state and national levels to apply what has been learned about the benefits of early childhood education to individuals throughout their lifetime, to families, to schools, employers, taxpayers and communities
throughout the country. Today there is no better source of information on the subject, from basic neuroscience and effective early childhood programs to statewide efforts. This is a must read.Philip R. Lee, MD, Professor Emeritus of Social Medicine, Stanford University; formerly Assistant Secretary for Health, US Dept. HHS 1965-69 and 1993-1997
This book, edited by Tarlov and Debbink, is an excellent summary of the evidence about brain development in the early years of life and the effects on health, learning, and behavior throughout life. The story of The Texas Plan for early child development programs illustrates how communities can take steps to develop quality early child development programs.J. Fraser Mustard, MD, Founder of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1403979936
ISBN(13-digit): 9781403979933
Dewey Decimal: 372.210973
Library of Congress: 2007028865
Book Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 248
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