In this article, the author relates that similar to the time he bought his new computer, he had the opportunity to experience poor customer service when he and his wife signed their child up for a preschool program. They learned that the staff at the preschool didn't want parents looking over their shoulders and questioning their techniques. He…

In this article, the author presents the challenges faced by early childhood education in 29 countries, according to the World Forum National Representatives and Global Leaders for Young Children. The countries represented in these responses include: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan,…

In an effort to explore current trends in the area of early childhood teacher preparation, the author organized a "Higher Education Trend Watchers Panel" and surveyed them for their views on current developments. This article presents the panelists' views about the demands for AA and BA programs and other trends in early childhood teacher…