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Special issue: The National Early Literacy Panel Report: Summary, commentary, and reflections on policies and practices to improve children's early literacy
Camilli, Gregory, May, 2010
Educational Researcher, 39(4)

A special issue of the journal Educational Researcher, focusing on the issues brought to light by the National Early Literacy Panel Report

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Assessing and creating effective preschool literacy classroom environments
Reutzel, D. Ray, 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 175-198). New York: The Guilford Press

A discussion of approaches both to develop and to assess early literacy preschool classroom environments and advice to ensure that the physical surroundings exert a positive influence on literacy learning

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Alphabet and phonological awareness: Can it be enhanced in the early childhood setting?
McLachlan, Claire, 2010
International Research in Early Childhood Education, 1(1), 84-94

A proposal to use professional development to increase teachers' understandings of both the alphabet principle and phonological awareness and to implement them both within a holistic curriculum and within the context of children’s play, based on literacy research conducted in New Zealand

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Improving the quality of preschool read-alouds: Professional development and coaching that targets book-reading practices
Zucker, Tricia A., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 78-104). New York: The Guilford Press

A discussion of interactive read-alouds, a review of select findings, and an outline of practical approaches to plan and deliver multiple daily read-alouds in preschool classrooms

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Phonemic awareness instruction in preschool: Research implications and lessons learned from Early Reading First
McGee, Lea M., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 59-77). New York: The Guilford Press

A discussion of the role of phonemic awareness instruction in a preschool context that includes a definition of terms, a select summary of studies, and an outline of research based instructional approaches that have been implemented in classrooms

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Preparing centers and a literacy-rich environment for small-group instruction in Early Reading First preschools
Morrow, Lesley M., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 124-141). New York: The Guilford Press

Descriptions of different types of learning centers in preschool classrooms, where young children can learn when are not at work with a teacher, that can both engage and instruct

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Language and literacy development for English language learners in preschool
Ford, Karen, 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 37-58). New York: The Guilford Press

A discussion of the language and literacy development of bilingual preschool learners and strategies for teachers to address the needs of English language learners in Early Reading First classrooms

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Turning the page: Refocusing Massachusetts for reading success
Lesaux, Nonie K., June, 2010
Boston: Strategies for Children.

A discussion of strategies for children from birth to age 9 to ensure reading proficiency among children in Massachusetts

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Case study of a successful urban implementation
Hutchinson, Cynthia W., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 199-215). New York: The Guilford Press

A select account of the implementation of Early Reading First in 3 urban settings

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Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices
McKenna, Michael C., 2010
New York: The Guilford Press

Discussions and descriptions of Early Reading First projects, including chapters on oral language development, the inclusion of English language learners, phonemic awareness instruction, interactive read-alouds, student assessment, program evaluation, parental involvement, and the classroom environment

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Evaluation: Practical applications for closing achievement gaps
Kimmel, Susan J., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 142-163). New York: The Guilford Press

A discussion of both formative and summative evaluation, methods to collect and interpret data, and suggestions for collaboration to use the results to improve Early Reading First programs

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Overview of Early Reading First
McKenna, Michael C., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 1-8). New York: The Guilford Press

An overview of a book of research, including the background, research base, and evaluations related to the Early Reading First (ERF) program to prepare 3- and 4-year old children, particularly those from low-income families, for the literacy instruction they receive in kindergarten

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Why families should matter for Early Reading First
Buell, Martha J., 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 164-174). New York: The Guilford Press

A discussion of the family component of Early Reading First, ways to engage parents, enhance their skills, and make them partners of the educators to provide enhanced literacy experiences for their children

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Language facilitation in the preschool classroom: Rationale, goals, and strategies
McGinty, Anita, June 2010
In Promoting early reading: Research, resources, and best practices (pp. 9-36). New York: The Guilford Press

A summary research on young children's oral language development and practical suggestions for classroom teachers on the rationale, goals, and strategies for its facilitation

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An overview of existing professional development opportunities for early-care educators in Rhode Island
Ready to Learn Providence, August, 2010
Providence, RI: Ready to Learn Providence.

A compilation of training and higher education professional development offerings for early care educators in Rhode Island

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The talent challenge2: Ensuring kindergarten readiness by 2020
Ohio Business Roundtable, December, 2010
Columbus, OH: Ohio Business Roundtable.

A presentation of a case for investing in early childhood programs in Ohio

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Boston's rapid expansion of public school-based preschool: Promoting quality, lessons learned
Sachs, Jason, September 2010
YC: Young Children, 65(5), 74-77

An account of the growth, accreditation, and quality improvement measures of the preschools in Boston's public school system between 2005 and 2010

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Evaluation of the National Partnership on Early Childhood Education: Annual progress report 2010
Urbis (Firm : Australia), 2010
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Australia, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Findings from the first year of a four-year evaluation of the National Partnership on Early Childhood Education, a commitment in Australia to delivering universal, full-time preschool access to children in the year before school, that examine state and territory progress towards target outcomes

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Language immersion programs for young children?: Yes . . . but proceed with caution
Soderman, Anne Keil, May 2010
Phi Delta Kappan, 91(8), 54-61

A discussion of the challenges of early second language acquisition and recommondations for a high quality language immersion program for young children

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A turning-point or a backward slide: The challenge facing the Swedish preschool today
Samuelsson, Ingrid Pramling, October 2010
Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 30(3), 219-227

An overview early education policy, curriculum, and teacher education in Sweden from 1996 to 2010

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How should young indigenous children be prepared for learning?: A vision of early childhood education for indigenous children
Romero-Little, Mary Eunice, 2010
Journal of American Indian Education, 49(1&2), 7-27

An argument that early childhood education for Indigenous peoples in the United States be based on the principle of cultural self-determination and that beliefs and socialization practices for the preparation of young indigenous children for eventual entry into the society's schools be clarified

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Lifting pre-k quality: Caring and effective teachers
Fuller, Bruce, 2010
Berkeley: University of California, Berkeley, Institute of Human Development.

A discussion of preschool quality and two teacher development models that aim to improve preschool program quality

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The impact of high quality early childhood programs on improving the educational achievement of at-risk children
Voices for Utah Children, 30 April, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT: Voices for Utah Children.

An examination of the relationship of participation in publicly-funded high-quality preschool programs, high-quality early childhood pilot programs, or evidenced-based home visitation programs to the educational and life outcomes of at risk children

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Responding to the needs of young Latino children: State efforts to build comprehensive early learning systems
Beltran, Erika, February, 2010
Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.

A discussion of the need for the development of state-supported systems for early childhood education and care to address the needs of Latino children and English language learners

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Building ready states: A governor's guide to supporting a comprehensive, high-quality early childhood state system
Demma, Rachel, October, 2010
Washington, DC: National Governors' Association, Center for Best Practices.

A discussion of state early childhood system-building and of six actions governors can take to promote system development

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