| Description |
xvii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. I. Every child's birthright -- 1. Jack and Jill -- 2. Prime time for language learning -- 3. Why early language matters -- 4. Supporting early language at home -- 5. Supporting early language in group care -- 6. You don't speak my language -- pt. II. The quiet crisis -- 7. The state of early care and education in the United States -- 8. A perfect storm -- 9. Truth, justice, and the American way -- pt. III. Changing course -- 10. A parent's guide to early childhood programs and policy -- 11. Supporting parents -- 12. Improving programs for children -- 13. Building systems that sustain quality -- 14. We CAN get there from here -- Appendix. Resources and connections for parents, policy makers, and advocates. |
| Subject |
Early childhood education -- United States.
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Children -- Language.
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Educational equalization -- United States.
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Language acquisition.
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Child development.
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| ISBN |
1592133924 cloth alkaline paper |
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1592133932 paperback alkaline paper |
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