[Review of the book America's child care problem: The way out]
Bould, Sally, 2005
Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 36(1), 156-158
An examination of the health care system and health care providers in supporting the child bearing and child rearing needs of families based on a national sample of some 2,000 parents of children up to the age of three about childbirth, access to child health services, and parental preferences
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The birth of Head Start: Preschool educational policies in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations]
Ayers, William, June 2006
The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 37(1), 160-161
A review of an analysis of the politics of poverty and early childhood education, from the development of Head Start in the Kennedy administration through its development in Johnson’s War on Poverty, to its movement into the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Nixon years based on documents from the federal government, private foundations, researchers, the media, and oral history interviews
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The birth of Head Start: Preschool educational policies in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations]
Graue, M. Elizabeth, September 2006
Presidential Studies Quarterly, 36(3), 553-554
A review of an analysis of the politics of poverty and early childhood education, from the development of Head Start in the Kennedy administration through its development in Johnson’s War on Poverty, to its movement into the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Nixon years based on documents from the federal government, private foundations, researchers, the media, and oral history interviews
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The birth of Head Start: Preschool education policies in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations]
Manrique-Pardo, Sandra L., 2006
Childhood Education, 82(3), 182
A review of an analysis of the politics of poverty and early childhood education, from the development of Head Start in the Kennedy administration through its development in Johnson’s War on Poverty, to its movement into the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Nixon years based on documents from the federal government, private foundations, researchers, the media, and oral history interviews
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The birth of Head Start: Preschool education policies in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations]
Rose, Elizabeth R., February 2007
American Journal of Education, 113(2), 344-348
A review of an analysis of the politics of poverty and early childhood education, from the development of Head Start in the Kennedy administration through its development in Johnson’s War on Poverty, to its movement into the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Nixon years based on documents from the federal government, private foundations, researchers, the media, and oral history interviews
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The birth of Head Start: Preschool education policies in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations]
Beatty, Barbara, Winter 2006
History of Education Quarterly, 46(4), 688-690
A review of an analysis of the politics of poverty and early childhood education, from the development of Head Start in the Kennedy administration through its development in Johnson’s War on Poverty, to its movement into the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Nixon years based on documents from the federal government, private foundations, researchers, the media, and oral history interviews
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The birth of Head Start: Preschool education policies in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations]
Kantor, Harvey, March 2006
The Journal of American History, 92(4), 1518-1519
A review of an analysis of the politics of poverty and early childhood education, from the development of Head Start in the Kennedy administration through its development in Johnson’s War on Poverty, to its movement into the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Nixon years based on documents from the federal government, private foundations, researchers, the media, and oral history interviews
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Birth to three matters: Supporting the framework of effective practice]
Welch, Sue, September 2006
British Journal of Educational Studies, 54(3), 379-381
A review of an overview of the Birth to Three Matters framework for Sure Start, part of the British Government’s strategy to increase childcare provision, intended to support practitioners concerned with the care and education of babies and young children from birth to three
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Children, families and communities: Creating and sustaining integrated services]
Watson, Debbie, November 2008
Children & Society, 22(6), 482-483
A review of an account of the history and innovative practices of the Sheffield Children's Centre, a non-traditional provider of child care, family services, advocacy, and employment in a low income community
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Children, families and communities: Developing integrated services]
Cameron, Claire, October 2008
International Journal of Early Years Education, 16(3), 257-258
A review of an account of the history and innovative practices of the Sheffield Children's Centre, a non-traditional provider of child care, family services, advocacy, and employment in a low income community
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Children, families and communities: Developing integrated services]
Lowe, Heather, July 2008
Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 28(2), 211-212
A review of an account of the history and innovative practices of the Sheffield Children's Centre, a non-traditional provider of child care, family services, advocacy, and employment in a low income community
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Contexts of early intervention: Systems and settings]
Poehlmann, Julie, 1999
American Journal on Mental Retardation, 104(2), 205-206
A review of a collection of discussions that examine early intervention through the context of systems (e.g., culture, family) and settings (e.g., hospitals, public schools, preschools, family child care) to determine how these contexts are interrelated
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Contexts of early intervention: Systems and settings]
McBride, Susan, 1998
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 13(1), 211-215
A review of a collection of discussions on the interrelation between early intervention systems, such as families and cultures, and settings, such as hospitals, schools, and family child care homes
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Critical perspectives on Project Head Start: Revisioning the hope and challenge]
Ehrlich, P. Roger, 2000
Contemporary Sociology, 29(3), 501-502
A review of a group of critical discussions evaluating Head Start's effectiveness in working with low income families of diverse backgrounds, examining program history, parental involvement, and cultural diversity
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Critical perspectives on Project Head Start: Revisioning the hope and the challenge]
Hardman, Teresa R., 01 February, 1999
Education Review: A Journal of Book Reviews,
A review of a group of critical discussions evaluating Head Start's effectiveness in working with low income families of diverse backgrounds, with examinations of program history, parental involvement, and cultural diversity
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The debate over child care, 1969-1990: A sociohistorical analysis]
Tropea, Joseph L., 1995
History of Education Quarterly, 35(1), 88-90
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Designing early literacy programs: Strategies for at-risk preschool and kindergarten children]
Bauer, Eurydice B. (Eurydice Bouchereau), 2004
The Journal of Negro Education, 73(4), 464-465
A framework for developing and implementing an effective early literacy program, emphasizing preventing reading difficulties and classroom activities designed to help young children learn print and alphabet concepts
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[Review of the book Designing early literacy programs: Strategies for at-risk preschool and kindergarten children]
Jongsma, Kathleen, 2004
The Reading Teacher, 57(8), 754
A review of a framework for developing and implementing an effective early literacy program, emphasizing preventing reading difficulties and classroom activities designed to help young children learn print and alphabet concepts
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[Review of the book Early childhood inclusion: Focus on change]
Freeman, Stephanny F.N., 2003
American Journal on Mental Retardation, 108(6), 435-436
A review of an anthology of material on inclusion practices, including benefits and drawbacks of inclusion, child care policies, and specific issues pertaining to specific disabilities
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[Review of the book Early childhood matters: Evidence from the Effective Pre-School and Primary Education project]
Eisenstadt, Naomi, September 2010
Children & Society, 24(5), 427-428
A review of accounts and discussions of a study of the relationship between developmental outcomes and early care and education experiences within the Effective Pre-School and Primary Education Project (EPPE), and an overview of the communication of study results to policymakers
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[Review of the book Early intervention practices around the world]
Wolfendale, Sheila, June 2004
British Journal of Educational Psychology, 74(2), 316-318
A review of an examination of early intervention practices in developing countries, highlighting effective practices in a number of countries, including China, Sweden, Ethiopia, Portugal, India, Israel, Australia, and Germany, as well as other countries along with a detailed overview of and rationale for early intervention in each
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[Review of the book Effective leadership and management in the early years]
Pound, Linda, March 2008
International Journal of Early Years Education, 16(1), 92-93
A scheme for leadership and management of child care and early education centers, emphasizing the importance of play, fun, and humor
Book Reviews
[Review of the book The effectiveness of early intervention]
Reynolds, Arthur J., 1997
American Journal on Mental Retardation, 102(3), 312-314
Book Reviews
[Review of the book Engaging young children in mathematics]
Swaminathan, Sudha, 2005
Childhood Education, 81(3), 172-173
A review of a compilation of the comments, rationalizations, and conclusions of the Conference on Standards for Pre-School and Kindergarten Mathematics Education, whose purpose was to help develop a framework for math standards, curricula, and pedagogy in early childhood education
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[Review of the book The Head Start debates]
Fuller, Bruce, 2005
Children and Youth Services Review, 27(5), 573-576
A review of a compilation of essays on Head Start, analyzing the program's goals, effectiveness, and future improvement, with a focus on school readiness, child health, and socioemotional development
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