Louise Derman-Sparks and Evelyn Moore’s contribution to our understanding of the Ypsilanti Perry Preschool program brings to mind a century of US early childhood education history.
While urban schools may face complex challenges in providing effective education for children who speak many languages, they also have access to resources and supports not found in suburban and rural areas.
Challenging behavior can signal difficulty with social and emotional adjustment—foundational competencies that are linked to children’s school readiness and later school success.
In this issue of Young Children, we share seven stories of best practice, innovative ideas, and new research related to teaching young children in urban programs.
NAEYC has long supported teacher research efforts in the early childhood field, as it advances the field’s understanding of child development and produces creative approaches to building high-quality learning experiences for young children.
Here are five things you can do - in just five minutes per day - to join the movement and make sure early childhood education is being embraced on the road to the White House (and the state house, and the school house!)
As a master’s student reflecting on my elementary school education, I realized that the academic knowledge that I gained each year seemed to have been related to the social and emotional feel of the classroom.
We are honored to present this column about a milestone in 20th century American early care and education—the Perry Preschool in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1962 to 1967. (A second column on the preschool will follow in the November 2016 issue of Young Children.
Whether your child is starting school for the first time, entering a new classroom, or in a year-round program, back-to-school time is a good chance to connect with your child’s teachers. Here are some tips for supporting your child in school.
