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Author:

Neuman, Susan B.

Title:

Changing the odds for children at risk : seven essential principles of educational programs that break the cycle of poverty / Susan B. Neuman.

Publisher:

Teachers College Press,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

xii, 225 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Poor children--Education--United States.
Educational equalization--United States.
School improvement programs--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-209) and index.

Contents:

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.

Summary:

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. --from publisher description.

Series:

The series on school reform.

ISBN:

0807750484 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780807750483 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2009033468

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

PMAX975 -- Morningside University - Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Library (Sioux City)