| Abstrakt: |
The author discusses the impact of a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) movement in the U.S. on early childhood teacher education programs. Topics include high quality education preschools available to four-year-old children in low- and moderate-income families, preschool education policies, and the incorporation of UPK into the public school system. Other topics include curriculum development, the use of test scores as proof of program effectiveness, and how UPK would impact teacher training. |
