Changing the Odds for Children at Risk Seven Essential Principles of Educational Programs That Break the Cycle of Poverty

Name: Changing the Odds for Children at Risk Seven Essential Principles of Educational Programs That Break the Cycle of Poverty
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ISBN: 9780807750483

ISBN-10: 0807750484

ISBN-13: 9780807750483

Edition: 2010

Authors: Susan B. Neuman, Teri N. Talan

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In this insightful and revealing book, the author shows how we can break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage and change the odds for children at risk. Describing how previous reforms have missed the mark, she offers a framework based on seven essential principles for implementing more effective programs and policies. In a highly readable style, Neuman highlights programs that are making a difference in children's lives across the country, weaving together narratives that tell a compelling story of hope and promise forour most disadvantaged children.

Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 10/28/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.18" wide x 9.24" long x 0.62" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction: The Seven Essential Principles



The Critical Early Years for Changing the Odds



Changing the Odds by Funding What Works



The Seven Essentials for Changing the Odds



Changing the Odds by Helping to Strengthen Families



Changing the Odds through High-Quality Early Care and Education



Changing the Odds through Community-Based Programs



Changing the Odds through After-School Programs



The Public Will: What It Will Take to Change the Odds



Where to Get Evidence



The Maze of Federal Programs that Provide or Support Education and Care for Children under Five Years Old



Part Scores for Department of Education Programs


Notes


Bibliography


Index