Bibliograph

The hidden history of Head Start, Edward Zigler, Sally J. Styfco

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The hidden history of Head Start, Edward Zigler, Sally J. Styfco

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden history of Head Start

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

432653949

Responsibility statement

Edward Zigler, Sally J. Styfco

Series statement

Development at risk series

Summary

Chronicles the history of Head Start since its origin during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson, discussing how the social program has been affected over the decades by changing politics, media interest, science, ideology, and public mood, assessing its effectiveness, and considering its future

Table Of Contents

The predawn of Head Start : beginnings of early childhood intervention -- The two roots of Head Start -- Head Start's early years -- A conflict of cultures -- Reinventing Head Start -- The failed union of Head Start and child care -- Coaxing science to the rescue -- President Jimmy Carter, Head Start's misunderstood friend -- Ronald Reagan "saves" Head Start -- George H.W. Bush, the "education president" -- Head Start's golden years under the Clinton administration -- George W. Bush versus Head Start -- Does Head Start work? Does it work enough? -- Deploying the lessons in Head Start's history

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