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Download full textHewes, Dorothy W. – 1989
This paper traces the interface between preschool and elementary school as reflected by public funding during the first 200 years of American education. The paper also covers reasons for changes in entrance age and in funding and indicates the relevance of these changes for current issues in early childhood education. Sections address: (1) the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational History, Educational Practices, Federal Government
Hilderbrand, John A.; And Others – Florida Educational Research and Development Council Research Bulletin, 1983
The first part of this document presents the results of a survey of early entrance testing procedures in 25 Florida districts and details teacher ratings of 486 first-grade and 154 kindergarten students whose entrance test results had permitted them to enter kindergarten a year earlier than other students with birthdays between October and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Costs, Cursive Writing, Early Admission
Slegers, Brenda – 1996
In view of the importance of literacy learning, this paper defines emergent literacy and explores how researchers and teachers define it in the 1990s. The paper also attempts to answer the following questions: (1) What is the best way to teach literacy to young children? (2) Is there a correct way to teach it? (3) What does the research say…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Beginning Reading, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy
Balaban, Nancy – 1987
Discussion focuses on teachers' beliefs and values as they relate to working with young children. Specific attention is given to (1) whether the reported blurring of the boundaries between child-life and adult-life has affected the education of young children; (2) parental pressure to provide very young children with persistently optimal…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Cognitive Style, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedSiegel, Donna F.; Hanson, Ralph A. – Early Education and Development, 1991
Profiles current kindergarten policies and practices concerning six issues. Issues include (1) school entry age; (2) length of school day; (3) placement criteria; (4) retention practices; (5) beginning reading instruction; and (6) teaching strategies and instructional resources. Reviews research on policy alternatives and identifies the optimum…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Beginning Reading, Board of Education Policy, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Marshner, Connaught, Ed. – 1984
In a continuation of the national debate over education reform, the 14 contributors to this book outline several approaches to reform, address a variety of current education issues, and relate parent and teacher perspectives on education. An overview by President Ronald Reagan of education reform issues is provided, followed by chapters on the…
Descriptors: Black Education, Citizenship Education, Discipline, Educational Change
