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Achieving center accreditation: Factors that impact success
National-Louis University. Center for Early Childhood Leadership, 2001
Wheeling, IL: National Louis University, Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

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Afterschool and students with special needs
Afterschool Alliance, 2001
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 1). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An informational brief on the benefits of after school programs for students with special needs; benefits include homework help and opportunities to develop social skills through inclusion

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Afterschool and technology training
Afterschool Alliance, 2001
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 5). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An informational brief that uses nationally representative examples of after school programs that help school age children acquire technological skills that they will need for future academic success and employment

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After school care for children: Challenges for California
Children Now (Organization), April 2001
Oakland, CA: Children Now.

An overview of issues facing after school child care in California

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Afterschool: Generating excitement about math and science
Afterschool Alliance, 2001
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 3). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An issue brief detailing how the extended learning time and individual attention offered to students who attend afterschool programs improves their performance in the subjects of math and science.

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Afterschool partnerships with higher education
Afterschool Alliance, 2001
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 2). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An informational brief on the benefits of after school programs' partnerships with higher education institutions; nationally representative examples of the benefits include career development, mentoring, tutoring, program evaluation, and adult education for parents of participating children

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Analysis of TANF spending through the middle of fiscal year 2001
Neuberger, Zoe, 2001
Washington, DC: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

An overview of trends of state spending of their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grants from the 1996 welfare reform through the middle of fiscal year 2001

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Are program characteristics linked to child care quality?: Variations in organizational structure
Adams, Diane B., 2001
(Brief & to the Point Issue Brief No. 3). Madison: University of Wisconsin--Extension.

A brief highlighting the findings from a study on the relationship between child care quality and aspects of early childhood centers' organizational structures, including whether or not they receive child care subsidies, number of children enrolled, business type, teacher education and staff turnover

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Book examines critical periods
Bailey, Jr., Donald B., February 2001
(NCEDL Spotlights No. 31). Chapel Hill, NC: National Center for Early Development and Learning.

An overview of the book "Critical Thinking About Critical Periods" on the importance of early interventions in children's early brain development

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California's subsidized child care center funding crisis
California Budget Project, 2001
Sacramento: California Budget Project.

An examination of changes in the purchasing power of child care subsidy reimbursement payments to child care centers in California from 1981 to 2001

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Child care
Georgia State University. Health Policy Center, 2001
Atlanta: Georgia State University, Health Policy Center.

A discussion of Georgia policies regarding quality child care for disadvantaged children who are at risk for academic and social problems

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Child care in the era of welfare reform: Quality, choices, and preferences
Coley, Rebekah L., 2001
(Policy Brief 01-04). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University.

An examination of the child care experiences of low income families in Boston, Chicago and San Antonio, and a discussion of the types of child care settings used to meet needs and preferences of families

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Childcare quality improvement and assurance
University of London. Thomas Coram Research Unit, March, 2001
(Research Brief No. RB266). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Employment.

A summary of a study of the National Childcare Strategy program in the United Kingdom

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Childcare students and nursery workers: Follow up surveys and in-depth interviews [Executive summary]
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, December 2001
(Research Brief No. RB322). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.

Key facts and findings of a follow-up study on the mobility in the child care workforce and its influences on child care students and staff in the United Kingdom

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Childminding in the 1990s
Joseph Rowntree Foundation, May, 2001
(Findings 511). York, United Kingdom: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

An overview of the childminding workforce in the 1990s in the United Kingdom

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Children cared for by relatives: Who are they and how are they faring?
Ehrle, Jennifer, 2001
(Series B, No. B-28). Washington, DC: Urban Institute.

An investigation into the well-being of children living in non-parental family arrangements, based of data from the National Survey of America’s Families (NSAF)

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The condition of education 2000 in brief
Nathanson, Jeanne, 2001
(NCES 2001-045). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A summary of an annual statistical report on the status and progress of education in the United States, including before and after school child care participation

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The condition of education 2001 in brief
Wirt, John, 2001
(NCES 2001-125). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A summary of an annual statistical report on the status and progress of education in the United States, including preprimary education enrollment and home literacy activities

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The context of early childhood collaboration: A comparison of New York and Virginia
Sandfort, Jodi R., 2001
Lynchburg, VA: Lynchburg College, School of Business and Economics.

A brief report comparing the early childhood policy and programming in two states, highlighting how particular state policy contexts impact the collaborations between Head Start, prekindergarten, preschool and child care programs

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Developing and supporting literacy-rich environments for children
Daniel, Jerlean, 2001
Washington, DC: National Governors' Association, Center for Best Practices.

An argument to promote literacy through the development of environments conducive to children’s acquisition of emergent literacy skills through public policy reform

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Early Excellence Centre pilot programme: Annual evaluation report 2000
Bertram, Tony, February 2001
(Research Brief No. RB 258). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Employment.

A summary of an evaluation of the Early Excellence Centres pilot program, discussing early evidence on functioning, program effectiveness, program design and implementation, and highlighting key issues for future development and improvements

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Entry, retention and loss: A study of childcare students and workers
University of London. Thomas Coram Research Unit, July, 2001
(Research Brief No. RB275). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Employment.

Key findings from a study about mobility in the child care workforce and its influences on children and staff in the United Kingdom

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FACES findings: New research on Head Start program quality and outcomes: June 2000
United States. Administration on Children, Youth, and Families. Commissioner's Office of Research and Evaluation, 2001
U.S. Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.

Highlights of research results on multiple aspects of the Head Start program, including classroom quality and benefits to families and children

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Fact sheet: Why rates matter!
USA Child Care, 2001
Herndon, VA: USA Child Care.

A presentation of facts on reimbursement rates for child care subsidies in the United States

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Falling short: The administration's child care review
California Budget Project, 2001
Sacramento: California Budget Project.

An analysis of seven proposed changes to California child care subsidy policy

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