Lessons for Today: The Ypsilanti Perry Preschool, Part II

[...]the Perry Preschool teachers benefited from high-quality preservice preparation and regular in-service learning opportunities-prerequisites for being an intentional, professional educator. In spite of some societal progress since the Perry Preschool years, racism and poverty are still alive and...

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Published in:YC young children 2016-11, Vol.71 (5), p.85-90
Main Authors: Derman-Sparks, Louise, Moore, Evelyn, Ranck, Edna Runnels, Anderson, Charlotte J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Black communities
Child Development
Childhood
Childrens Rights
Cognitive Development
Curricula
Early childhood education
Learning
Longitudinal Studies
Our Proud Heritage
Preschool children
Preschool Education
Preschool teachers
Respect
Teachers
Teaching
Young Children
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Summary:[...]the Perry Preschool teachers benefited from high-quality preservice preparation and regular in-service learning opportunities-prerequisites for being an intentional, professional educator. In spite of some societal progress since the Perry Preschool years, racism and poverty are still alive and active. [...]if we want to build education systems for young children that truly work for all, it is imperative to include teachers' and families' voices in the construction of educational knowledge, policies, and practice.
ISSN:1538-6619
1941-2002