A vision for universal preschool education

Zigler, Edward 1930-2019 (Author). Gilliam, Walter S. (Added Author). Jones, Stephanie M. (Added Author).

Summary: Research shows the need for a universal preschool education program in the U.S. to help give children a sound cognitive and social foundation. This book describes the social, educational, and economic benefits for the nation as a whole that would result from the implementation of a universal access preschool program.

Record details

ISBN: 9780521848541
ISBN: 9780521612999
ISBN: 0521848547
ISBN: 0521612993
ISBN: 9786610541485
ISBN: 9781139167284
ISBN: 9780511226205
ISBN: 9780511225635
ISBN: 9780511224997
ISBN: 9780511224324
ISBN: 9780511222986
ISBN: 6610541485
ISBN: 1139167286
ISBN: 0511226209
ISBN: 0511225636
ISBN: 0511224990
ISBN: 051122432X
ISBN: 051122298X
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 279 pages) : illustrations
remote
Computer data.
Publisher: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The universal preschool movement -- School readiness : defining the goal for universal preschool -- Economic returns of investments in preschool education / Arthur J. Reynolds and Judy A. Temple -- The need for universal prekindergarten for children in poverty / with Marguerite Malakoff -- The need for universal preschool access for children not living in poverty / with Marguerite Malakoff -- Program quality, intensity, and duration in preschool education -- A whole child approach : the importance of social and emotional development -- Parent involvement in preschool / Christopher C. Henrich and Ramona Blackman-Jones -- Professional development issues in universal prekindergarten / Kelly L. Maxwell and Richard M. Clifford -- What the school of the 21st century can teach us about universal preschool / with Matia Finn-Stevenson -- A place for head start in a world of universal preschool / with Sally J. Styfco -- A model universal prekindergarten program -- Summary and recommendations.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.