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Killoran, Isabel – Canadian Children, 2001
Presents concerns over the "Early Years Study" (McCain & Mustard). Focuses on diversity issues related to the readiness measure used, parenting styles, and the importance of first language development. Questions the report's definition of "developmentally-attuned." Concludes by expressing hope that the Early Years Study…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Diversity (Student)
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May, Deborah; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1994
This paper examines school readiness practices, some of the assumptions behind the school readiness controversy, the efficacy research on these programs, legal issues related to school readiness practices, and how school readiness practices interfere with early intervention and the inclusion of all children in the schools. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Delays, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
Kagan, Sharon L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1994
Examines the changes and challenges accompanying increased attention to early childhood education during the past several years. Interest has been piqued by the first national educational goal (readiness), big business concerns, and professionals' reexamination of the field. The authors in this special "Kappan" section examine issues…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Development, Day Care, Developmental Stages
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Wolfgang, Charles H.; Kelsay, Karla Lynn – Contemporary Education, 1991
Although families and early experiences have changed markedly, teacher roles have not. Traditional classroom management approaches are ineffective with children raised with little attention to timeliness, spatial rules, and property rights. Teachers must understand differences in value structures to motivate students and help them respond…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Conflict, Discipline, Early Experience
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Chafel, Judith A. – Childhood Education, 1990
Proposes steps to address the broad developmental needs of children at risk. Discusses implementation of the President and Governors' Education Summit national performance goals to reform the schools and improve education, especially the goal involving readiness to start school. (BB)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Health, Child Rearing, Day Care
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DeBaryshe, Barbara D.; Binder, Janeen C.; Buell, Martha Jane – Early Child Development and Care, 2000
Examined relationship between family literacy practices and mothers' beliefs about early reading instruction, and children's emergent literacy skills. Identified mothers with 'whole language' theories and mothers with phonics orientations. Found that mothers' implicit theories were associated with their modeling of literacy behaviors, helping…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Emergent Literacy, Family Influence, Handwriting
Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2006
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) Sitting at Home on Graduation Day: New Report Says that 1.2 Million Students From the Class of 2006 Failed to…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Reading Programs, Academic Achievement, Reading Instruction
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Schwartz, Eric; Davis, Andrew S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
School readiness and functioning in children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) are important issues due to the dramatic impact RAD has on multiple areas of development. The negative impact of impaired or disrupted early relationships, characterized by extreme neglect, abuse, parental mental illness, domestic violence, and repeated…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Mental Disorders, Family Violence, Emotional Development
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Grace, Donna J.; Brandt, Mary E. – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2006
In Hawaii, state agencies and foundations are poised to support readiness efforts to improve educational outcomes for children. Developing a shared understanding of the construct of readiness is key to these efforts. The purposes of this research were to (a) discover the perceptions and beliefs held by Hawaii parents, teachers and administrators…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, School Role, Comparative Analysis, School Readiness
Goldsmith, Stephen; Meyer, Rhonda – Center for Civic Innovation, 2006
In 2006, states will add almost one billion additional education tax dollars to their budgets as politicians in more than twenty states consider moving toward a Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) system. Although a spirited debate has taken place over the advantages to children of a pre-K education, there has been little or no debate on how, rather…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Education, Young Children, School Readiness
Schmutz, Lori J. – 1995
This practicum addressed the anxiety and stress experienced by parents when their 3-year-old child with a disability or risk of developmental delay is transitioning from early intervention services to preschool. Questionnaires were administered to 20 parents to identify the causes of stress and anxiety during transitions and to determine their…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Developmental Delays, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Helburn, Suzanne W., Ed. – 1995
Conducted at a time when increasing numbers of the nation's young children are in child care and when the American public is concerned about children's readiness for school, the Cost, Quality, and Child Outcomes Study provides the first comprehensive econometric and psychometric analysis of child care and children's outcomes. The study was…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Costs, Day Care Centers, Day Care Effects
Murphy, Richard T. – 1991
Research studies that have focused on the educational effectiveness of "Sesame Street" are reviewed, and a summary and synthesis of research results are presented. Educational effectiveness is defined as effectiveness in areas related to beginning schooling and the early years of the child's formal education. From the more than 100…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
Wang, M. C.; And Others – 1993
This paper systematically reviews research on the effectiveness of collaborative school-linked programs. It first briefly discusses the history and current stage of practice of such programs, and then summarizes the design and findings of 55 school-linked programs with collaborative elements. Advocates of collaborative programs believe that making…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Ancillary School Services, Cooperative Programs, Dropout Prevention
Department of Education, Washington, DC. Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs. – 1996
"Reaching the Goals" is a series of eight books designed to inform people involved in education reform, or people who want to be involved, of the myriad of programs and resources that are available from the Federal Government to support each of the National Education Goals defined in 1990. This first book is dedicated to Goal 1,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives, Emotional Development
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