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Linking Learning: Congress Should Follow New Jersey's Lead on Early Learning. Policy Brief
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Rice, Cynthia – Advocates for Children of New Jersey, 2010
Congress is currently considering updating the key legislation that governs K-12 public education--the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Noticeably missing from the current law, more commonly known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is a comprehensive early learning agenda, which span from preschool through 3rd grade. The Obama…
Descriptors: Funding Formulas, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Young Children
ARRA and New Jersey's Preschool Expansion Initiative: "Not Perfect Together." ACNJ Policy Brief
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Rice, Cynthia – Association for Children of New Jersey, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the federal stimulus package, will over the next two years provide all states with federal funding to support early learning opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds. This investment clearly reflects Washington's acknowledgement of the link between high-quality early education and the nation's…
Descriptors: Low Income, Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Federal Regulation
Does "Qualified" Mean Quality? Filling in the Gaps of New Jersey's Early Childhood Teacher Training System. Policy Progress, Winter 2005
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Rice, Cynthia; McLaughlin, Jill – Association for Children of New Jersey, 2005
Presently, there are two components to preschool teacher education in New Jersey: (1) Teacher preparation, which includes a course of study leading to a formal degree or certificate. Teacher preparation is provided through the state's 2- and 4-year institutions of higher education; and (2) Professional development, which supports individuals…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Preschool Teachers, Faculty Development, Child Development