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Early Childhood Sept/Oct 2005
Early Childhood
September/October 2005 Table of Contents
Preschool Education: A Concept Whose Time Has Come
W. Steven Barnett
As more and more states begin funding pre-kindergarten programs, four-year-olds are becoming an increasingly common sight in the nation’s public schools.
What We Know About Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Richard M. Clifford, Donna Bryant, and Diane M. Early
A study of 240 state-funded programs in six states shows they are succeeding but are capable of accomplishing much more.
Five Ways to Achieve Quality Early Childhood Education
Polly Greenberg
A veteran early childhood education specialist has some practical suggestions for principals.
Self-regulation: A Foundation for Early Learning
Elena Bodrova and Deborah J. Leong
Learning to control impulsive behavior is the most critical requirement for young children.
Less Screen Time, More Play Time
Edward Miller
A new report challenges the trend for introducing advanced technology into early childhood classrooms.
Is Your School Ready?
Gerald W. Bracey
Readiness is being redefined as a process that emphasizes preparing schools for children as equal in importance to preparing children for school.
What Principals Need to Know About Reading Instruction
Marie Carbo
Research is clear on what works in five essential reading areas.
FEATURES
Research Report:
Learning and the Teacher-Student Connection
Nancy Protheroe
By developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers can increase their willingness to learn.
Trends in Education Statistics
Elementary enrollment continues to climb, fueled by rising numbers of children in full-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs.
COLUMNS
From the Editor
Lauren’s Dilemma
Lee Greene
Parents & Schools
Early Childhood Education Tips for Parents
John H. Wherry
Urban Connections
“They’re Not Just Playing”
Cheryl Riggins-Newby
It’s the Law
The Top 10 Legal Issues for Principals: A 25-Year Retrospective
Perry A. Zirkel
Postscript
Leading Early Childhood Learning Communities
Vincent L. Ferrandino
DEPARTMENTS
Practitioner’s Corner
Heroes and Heroines: Finding Role Models in Schools
Cheryl Bjerk
Tech Support
Using Photographs as Teaching Tools
Edie Weinthal
A Touch of Humor
Principal’s Bookshelf
Conquering InfoClutter: Timesaving Technology Solutions for Teachers
Meghan J. Ormiston
Reviewed by Frank Buck
Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds: What You and Your School Can Do for Your Gifted Child
Jan Davidson and Bob Davidson with Laura Vanderkam
Reviewed by Christopher Peal
The Reflective Principal
Time Out for Reflection
Mike Connolly
Ten to Teen
Closing the Fluency Gap in the Middle Grades
Maria Garriott and Leslie Jones
Speaking Out
Why America Needs to Hate Its Public Schools
J. Amos Hatch
NAESP in Focus
Recognize Your Teacher Leaders with Membership
Lorraine Currence
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