Early Childhood Education and Care in the USA
Contributors: Debby Cryer (Editor); Richard M. Clifford (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company; P.H. Brookes
Published: November 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 227
ISBN-13: 9781557666383
Subjects: Pre-school & kindergarten; Education; Education / Teaching; Educational Policy & Reform; Parenting - Child Rearing; Preschool & Kindergarten; Distance Education & Learning; Child care; Early childhood education; Government policy; United States
Description: "With this research-based resource, professionals and students will receive a comprehensive overview of early childhood education and care (ECEC) - and develop a new awareness of the strengths, challenges, and concerns facing this system in the USA. Highly respected expert contributors give readers clear and concise historical background, illuminating data and findings on the state of the field, and reflections and insights on future directions."--Jacket.