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This is a comprehensive, detailed account of the complex state of
Universal Preschool (UPK) in the United States. As discussions
regarding access, equity, and the societal value of early childhood
education enter into the public forum, this book offers critical
perspectives for next steps. The authors join the synergy of wonder
to the practicality of wisdom to navigate complicated systems of
power, relationships, and discourse. Cross-sector efforts to
address planning and implementation of UPK are examined while
acknowledging the current inequitable nature of the field. The book
is a cautionary tale that includes historical and current vignettes
showing that some issues in UPK collaboratives are constant across
time. To bring the discussion alive, a variety of stakeholder
perspectives offer insights into the "why" behind policy decisions.
Reshaping Universal Preschool will help stakeholders explore,
reflect, and apply lessons learned to existing or potential UPK
collaborative efforts. Book Features: Honors and illustrates
perspectives from the participants-families, teachers, support
staff, administrators, researchers, and policymakers. Considers the
complicated nature of perceived power among stakeholders. Offers
pragmatic suggestions to consider while engaging in policy changes
that affect early childhood practice. Provides insight on
collaborative practices building up from early education to the
larger educational context. Contains reflective questions to help
readers apply the research and concepts to their own practice,
situation, and communities.
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