What is the goal of Head Start?: Four decades of confusion and debate

Author(s): Zigler, Edward F.; Gordic, Bonnie; Styfco, Sally J.
Date Issued: August, 2007
Description: A brief history of interpretations of Head Start's objectives over the last 4 decades including the promotion of school readiness and enhancements children's in intellegence and social skills, and a discussion of the ability of the program to meet its objetives
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Journal Title: NHSA Dialog
Volume Number: 10
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 83--97
Topics: Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Early Head Start/Head Start

Policies > Child Care & Early Education Policies
ISSN: 1930-9325 Online
1524-0754 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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