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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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A Historical Examination of Blacks in Early Childhood Education.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Cunningham, Charles E.; Osborn, D. Keith – Young Children, 1979
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Education, Black Leadership, Black Teachers
The Evolution of American Playgrounds.
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Frost, Joe L.; Wortham, Sue C. – Young Children, 1988
The evolution of children's playgrounds in the United States from the late 1800s to the present is discussed. This evolution was influenced by the development of kindergartens, nursery schools, public schools, and public parks. Essential elements in the building of developmentally appropriate playgrounds are outlined. (BB)
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational History, Guidelines
Lucy Sprague Mitchell: A Major Missing Link between Early Childhood Education in the 1980s and Progressive Education in the 1890s-1930s. Special Feature Based on a New Book.
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Greenberg, Polly – Young Children, 1987
Descriptors: Biographies, Discovery Learning, Early Childhood Education, Educational History
Head Start--Part of a Multi-Pronged Anti-Poverty Effort for Children and Their Families...Before the Beginning: A Participant's View.
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Greenberg, Polly – Young Children, 1990
Describes the beginnings of Head Start in detail. Discusses Head Start's record in providing health care for low-income children. Compares early Head Start with the program of recent years. Discusses ways in which Head Start emphasizes children's health and helps Head Start parents and family members. (BG)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Family Programs