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Adjustment difficulties in preschool education: Greek educators' aspects
Kontopoulou, Melanthia, 2003
Early Child Development and Care, 173(2-3), 259-269

An investigation into views of early childhood educators on children’s adjustment to preschool, based on a survey of 100 teachers in Thessaloniki, Greece

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Administration is misstating amount of child care funding in pending TANF reauthorization bills: Bills provide far less funding than has been claimed and would cause large reductions in the number of children assisted
Parrott, Sharon, 2003
Washington, DC: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

A report comparing the levels of child care funding included in the proposed TANF reauthorization legislation to the estimated fiscal need

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Administrative support and challenges in Nebraska public school early childhood programs: Preliminary study
Marvin, Christine A., 2003
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 23(4), 217-228

A survey-based study of early childhood educators from public prekindergarten programs in Nebraska to examine their perceptions of administrative supports and challenges associated with their programs

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Advancement of preschoolers' resilience: The A.R.Y.A. Project
Israelashvili, Moshe, 2003
Early Childhood Education Journal, 31(2), 101-105

A discussion of the Advancement of Preschoolers’ Resilience Project's (A.R.Y.A.) resiliency-building intervention program for 4-year-old kindergarten students in Israel

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Advancing child abuse and neglect protective factors: The role of early care and education infrastructure [Executive summary]
Kagan, Sharon Lynn, September, 2003
Washington, DC: Center for the Study of Social Policy. (No longer accessible as of January 18, 2013.)

A summary of a discussion of the use of the Strengthening Families approach to prevent child abuse and neglect through the promotion of protective factors in the delivery of early childhood education and care services

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AEU response to the consultation paper towards the development of a national agenda for early childhood
Australian Education Union, 2003
Southbank, Victoria: Australian Education Union.

A discussion of the development of a national agenda for early childhood care and education in Australia

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Afterschool Alliance backgrounder: Formal evaluations of afterschool programs
Afterschool Alliance, 2003
Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

A summary of data and findings from evaluations of after school programs in several states, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington

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Afterschool and the building of character
Afterschool Alliance, 2003
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 14). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An outline of after school program benefits for students and society, in terms of reduced risky behavior, improved academic performance, and enhanced habits and values

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The After-School Corporation fifth-year report
The After-School Corporation, 2003
New York: The After-School Corporation.

A report on the After-School Corporation (TASC)'s after school program after its fifth year; the report includes a description of the program, the program evaluation, the program's funding, and a list of schools that host TASC-funded after school programs

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After-school for all?: Exploring access and equity in after-school programs
Forum for Youth Investment, 2003
(Out-of-School Time Policy Commentary No. 4). Washington, DC: Forum for Youth Investment.

A brief summary of research findings on access and equity in after school programs, focusing on program supply and demand and differences in access related to students' age, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, urbanicity, and special needs.

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Afterschool: The natural platform for youth development
Naughton, Sandra, 2003
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 15). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

A report on successful after school programs located throughout the United States that focus on youth development

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An after-school obesity prevention program for African-American girls: The Minnesota GEMS pilot study
Story, Mary, 2003
Ethnicity & Disease, 13(1 Suppl. 1), S54-S64

A presentation of findings on the development of an after school obesity prevention program for African-American girls in Minnesota, based on a sample of 54 8 to 10-year-old girls and their caregivers

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After-school programs, antisocial behavior, and positive youth development: An exploration of the relationship between program implementation and changes in youth behavior
Weisman, Stephanie A., 11 March, 2003
College Park: University of Maryland, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

A description of important features of after school programs in terms of effects on children's school attendance, academic achievements, and socioemotional development using data from the Maryland After School Community Grant Program

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Afterschool programs help working families
Afterschool Alliance, 2003
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 16). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An issue brief outlining how quality after school programs help working parents balance both work and family life

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After-school programs in cities across the United States
United States Conference of Mayors, 2003

A brief account of the results from a survey of after school programs in 94 US cities, highlighting information such as program sites, funding sources, hours of operation, activities, staffing, and number of children served

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Aggressors, victims, and defenders in preschool: Peer, self-, and teacher reports
Monks, Claire P., 2003
Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 49(4), 453-469

An interview-based analysis of the differences in perceptions of aggressor, victim, and defender roles among young British children and their teachers and peers in school settings

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Agreement and stability of teacher rating scales for assessing ADHD in preschoolers
Loughram, Sandra, 2003
Early Childhood Education Journal, 30(4), 247-253

An investigation of the agreement and stability of three teacher rating scales used to assess Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in preschool children, based on a sample of 60 children

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All children ready for school: The case for early care and education
Gruendel, Janice M., 2003
New Haven: Connecticut Voices for Children.

A study assessing the potential need for non-parental child care and early education of children under age five in Connecticut

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All children ready for school success: Closing the ''preparation'' gap
Gruendel, Janice M., 2003
New Haven: Connecticut Voices for Children.

A summary of the implementation of the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance, a public-private coalition of organizations and individuals which serves as a catalyst for policy change necessary to improve the health, safety, learning and economic security of its state's children and their families

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All work and no play: How educational reforms are harming our preschoolers
Olfman, Sharna, 2003
Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

An anthology with multiple articles reviewing current research regarding the importance of children's play, while arguing against accountability testing and technology in the classroom

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Alternative policy options for child care subsidy programs
Edie, David, 2003
(Public Policy Options for Early Care and Education Report No. 1). Madison: University of Wisconsin--Extension.

A description of Wisconsin's child care subsidy policies and an outline of the potential consequences of four options for funding-related policy change

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Alternative policy options for child care subsidy programs [Executive summary]
Edie, David, 2003
(Public Policy Options for Early Care and Education Executive Summary No. 1). Madison: University of Wisconsin--Extension.

The executive summary of a report on Wisconsin's child care subsidy program and possible policy alternatives

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An alternative undergraduate teacher preparation program in early childhood education
Xu, Yaoying, 2003
Early Child Development and Care, 173(5), 489-497

A discussion of the implementation of the joint Early Childhood Studies/Education Program for undergraduate students between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Community College of Southern Nevada

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America's babies: The Zero to Three Policy Center data book
Oser, Cindy, 2003
Washington, DC: Zero to Three

A book providing statistics, research data, and overviews of federal programs affecting babies and toddlers, as well as the demographic context for child development and family life in the United States

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America's child care and pre-k crisis: A crime prevention tragedy
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, 30 July, 2003
Washington, DC: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.

Summary of a review and analysis of research findings on the relationship between child care and reduced crime rates, with an emphasis on program quality and the need for public investment

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