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Reshaping Universal Preschool

Critical Perspectives on Power and Policy

By: Lucinda G. Heimer,Ann Elizabeth Ramminger

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Reshaping Universal Preschool

Critical Perspectives on Power and Policy

By: Lucinda G. Heimer,Ann Elizabeth Ramminger

Given the diverse auspices and leadership in early education in the U.S.,United States, Universal Preschool will only happen through collaboration. The issue of Universal Preschool is not new. Others have conducted research, shared success stories, and ideas for moving forward.This book plans a different approach to the Universal Preschool dilemma by using dynamic and specific lenses to sift through the layers of power and policy that are the foundation of any effort

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Early Childhood Education

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0807761265

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9780807761267

We Are the Change We Seek

Advancing Racial Justice in Early Care and Education

By: Iheoma U. Iruka,Tonia R. Durden,Kerry-Ann Escayg,Stephanie M. Curenton

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Advancing Racial Justice in Early Care and Education

By: Iheoma U. Iruka,Tonia R. Durden,Kerry-Ann Escayg,Stephanie M. Curenton

This timely book will help early care and education teachers, leaders, administrators, coaches, and staff deliver on the promise of high-quality education for all children. The authors provide inspiration, practical tools, and resources through the antibias, antiracist, culturally responsive practices framework (ABAR CRP). This teacher-friendly text shows how to engage in self-inquiry and evaluate current classroom practices while embedding new ones that advance the learning and well-being of children, especially those from minoritized and poor communities. Readers will find tools and assessments to support the implementation of culturally grounded practices that will improve outcomes for diverse children in early childhood settings and systems. This book connects history to current events, supports self-inquiry, encourages a shift in mindset and, most importantly, offers guidance for creating affirming and joyful spaces for young children to learn. Book Features: “Design an Activity for Children” section asks teachers to create a classroom activity incorporating the information they have learned. “Discussions About Real-World Dilemmas” presents a problem and asks readers to discuss how they would resolve it. “Exercises That Promote Critical Reflection” activities that encourages teachers to think about how they are a product of the beliefs, values, and social-political history of their cultural group. “What Would You Do” reflective questions that help teachers to problem-solve how they might react during difficult situations.

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169

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Teachers College Press

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0807781568

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9780807781562

Reshaping Universal Preschool

Critical Perspectives on Power and Policy

By: Lucinda G. Heimer,Ann Elizabeth Ramminger

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Reshaping Universal Preschool

Critical Perspectives on Power and Policy

By: Lucinda G. Heimer,Ann Elizabeth Ramminger

This is a comprehensive, detailed account of the complex state of Universal Preschool (UPK) in the United States. As discussions regarding access, equity, and the societal value of early childhood education enter into the public forum, this book offers critical perspectives for next steps. The authors join the synergy of wonder to the practicality of wisdom to navigate complicated systems of power, relationships, and discourse. Cross-sector efforts to address planning and implementation of UPK are examined while acknowledging the current inequitable nature of the field. The book is a cautionary tale that includes historical and current vignettes showing that some issues in UPK collaboratives are constant across time. To bring the discussion alive, a variety of stakeholder perspectives offer insights into the “why” behind policy decisions. Reshaping Universal Preschool will help stakeholders explore, reflect, and apply lessons learned to existing or potential UPK collaborative efforts. Book Features: Honors and illustrates perspectives from the participants—families, teachers, support staff, administrators, researchers, and policymakers.Considers the complicated nature of perceived power among stakeholders.Offers pragmatic suggestions to consider while engaging in policy changes that affect early childhood practice.Provides insight on collaborative practices building up from early education to the larger educational context.Contains reflective questions to help readers apply the research and concepts to their own practice, situation, and communities.

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0807778125

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