Accountability in early childhood: No easy answers
An inquiry into the role of high-stakes testing in early childhood programs in the adoption of early childhood policies, with a suggestion of an alternative method for the assessment of children to inform the decisions of public policymakers
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Assessing readiness
A review of the literature on the Assessment of School Readiness
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Beginning school for children at risk
A review of why the transition to school is considered an important period for scientific inquiry, educational improvement, and societal concern
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The changing nature of the transition to school: Trends for the next decade
A book chapter addressing research, policy, and practical issues surrounding transition from home to school, from child care to school, and from early childhood to elementary programs
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Changing schools for changing families
A review of why the transition to school is considered an important period for scientific inquiry, educational improvement, and societal concern
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Children with disabilities in early elementary school
A chapter overview of research surrounding transition to Kindergarten drawn for children with disabilities
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Co-constructing the transition to school: Reframing the novice versus expert roles of children, parents, and teachers from a cultural perspective
A discussion of the transition to school as a cultural experience for children and families
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Demographic trends and the transition years
An inquiry into the influence of the changing demographics of families in the United States on the early life experiences of young children
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A developmental neuroscience approach to the study of school readiness
A presentation of a conceptual framework for the exploration of children’s development and school readiness using concepts in developmental neuroscience
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Diverse perspectives on kindergarten contexts and practices
A review of the literature related to kindergarten contexts and practices and implications for student success
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Early education in transition
A discussion of anticipated challenges to the provision of early childhood education and care services arising from the changing demographics of families and children being served
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Early schooling and social stratification
A review of the literature on how social stratfication in early schooling of children in the United States shapes the social patterns of both the community and the nation
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English-language learners as they enter school
An overview of the developmental profiles of English language learners (ELLs) at kindergarten entry, and examples of successful preschool programs and instructional approaches linked with positive long-term educational outcomes for ELLs
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Families and schools: Rights, responsibilities, resources, and relationships
A review of the literature on family involvement in school age children’s transition to school
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Father involvement during early childhood
A discussion of the interactions between fathers and their children, and an exploration of the influence of such interactions on children’s development
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FirstSchool: A new vision for education
A description of the FirstSchool conceptual educational model for the integration of preschool experiences into the education of children aged 3 to 8 years old
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Health and nutrition as a foundation for success in school
A discussion of the influence of children’s nutrition and health on their development and academic success
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Integrative views of the domains of child function: Unifying school readiness
An exploration of the interactions between various domains of children’s development, and an examination of the relationship between children’s cognitive regulatory abilities and their readiness for school
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Introduction: An ecological approach to kindergarten transition
An overview a program of research aimed at helping to understand the nature and significance of the transition to school and how to best work with families, schools, and communities to improve outcomes for children during this period
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Kindergarten practices with children from low-income families
A discussion of the factors identified in the research on the academic achievement of low-income, minority children and families of their implications for schools and classrooms, including a section on the role of culture and cultural differences, with the goal of alerting teacher educators, school administrators, and teachers to what it will take to change school achievement for low income, minority children
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Learning opportunities in preschool and early elementary classrooms
An exploration of environments to promote children’s learning and development, and a presentation of the CLASS Framework for Children’s Learning Opportunities for the understanding of children’s early educational experiences
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Personnel preparation and the transition to kindergarten
An overview of issues surrounding the preparation of personnel for supporting young children's transition to Kindergarten
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Policy and the transition process
A policy discussion on the transition to kindergarten, including an overview local, state, and federa1 rules, regulations, and policies
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The practice of effective transitions: Players who make a winning team
A book chapter containing recommendations and rationales for practices for those involved in children's transition to kindergarten
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Promoting educational equity and excellence in kindergarten
A summary of survey findings about the state of American kindergarten programs and the experiences of children in those programs
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