Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-200) and index.
Contents:
Preface: Carriage rides in Central Park -- Introduction: False starts -- "Is that how we behave?": routine disruptions -- Play time: the privileges of pretend play -- Toys in cubbies: the power of objects -- Don't talk about Disneyworld: the surveillance of families -- Burned out: teaching amid trauma -- Conclusion: looking forward.
Summary:
"False Starts is an intimate portrayal of how segregated preschools fall short in offering poor children of color the experiences they deserve to thrive"-- Provided by publisher.
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