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ERIC Number: EJ618667
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
State Employees versus the Religious Right: A Case Study of Grassroots Lobbying for Children.
Nix, Mary
Early Childhood Education Journal, v28 n2 p91-95 Win 2000
Examines the conflict between two diametrically opposed child advocacy groups as a result of a legislative initiative in North Carolina known as Smart Start. At issue was funding of model day care centers, reduction of staff-to-child ratios in day care centers, and child immunizations. Chronicles the conflict and highlights group tactics. (SD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Advocacy, Children, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy, Politics of Education, State Legislation, State Officials
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Educational Leadership; North Carolina; Religious Right; Smart Start NC