The Starting Line - Latina/o Children, Texas Schools, and National Debates on Early Education (Hardcover)

How can we create high-quality learning environments for children from socially, politically, and economically marginalized groups? How do early childhood programs help to overcome the challenges created by poverty? Seeking to answer these questions, The Starting Line delves into the ups and downs of early education programs serving Latinas/os in Texas, using the state as a window into broader debates about academic opportunity and the changing demographics of the United States. Immersing readers in the day-to-day activities of Texas's early childhood education programs, Robert Crosnoe illuminates how significant obstacles can stymie the best intentions. Crosnoe pays particular attention to the complex connections among classrooms, schools, families, and communities, as well as the frequently unfolding interplay of educational philosophies. The result is a story highlighting the promises of early childhood education, the perils faced in attempting to fulfill them, and the degree to which Texas stands at the forefront of some larger movements and lags behind in others. Giving voice to bilingual educators and low-income Latina/o families, this book is a timely exploration of the strengths and needs of what will soon be the largest share of the US child population.

General

Imprint:	University Of Texas Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Robert Crosnoe
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-1-4773-2238-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4773-2238-8
Barcode:	9781477322383

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