Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-177) and index.
Contents:
Introduction : a plea for real systems change -- The context of U.S. child care -- The public face of child care : what's in a name? -- The private face : dialogues about women and work -- How precious are the early years? : the quest for child outcomes -- A shining star : North Carolina's early childhood system / with Joanna Lower -- It's time for new approaches.
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