Introduces early childhood program directors to vocabulary and concepts needed to effectively use economic analysis, discussing aspects of budget formulation, the role of program directors in answering management questions, ways directors can use economic arguments to solicit funds, and the transition to viewing programs in terms of economic…

Reviews theory and research on various aspects of prosocial development, discusses curricula designed to increase the ability of young children to behave in prosocial ways, and lists six factors that can be used to facilitate children's prosocial development. (RH)

Questions the efficiency, economy, and learning benefits of formal instructional programs at the preschool level, particularly for middle class children. Concludes that academic preschool for this group is undesirable. (DR)

A report on the principles and practices of the British Primary Schools. (DR)

Assesses the current state of knowledge concerning children's perception and the processes of learning to read. Considers research studies and the reasons for their success or failure. (DR)

Discusses gap which has developed because educators emphasize academic excellence while adolescents are characterized by an interest in human values and growing emotional isolation. Suggestions for meeting the needs of this generation are offered. (Address presented at the 1969 Conference of the National Association for The Education of Young…

Gives reasons for opposing kindergarten teachers, teaching double sessions because of resulting problems relating to close scheduling, lack of space, lack of time for parent conferences and, inability of teachers to adequately respond to individual children's needs. (DR)

The job of educational supervisor is often stereotyped and does not provide for communication with teachers and children. Head Start offers an opportunity for the supervisor to effectively observe and at the same time participate in the learning process at the center. (Editor/DR)

Discusses ways to improve home-school relations, stressing that both teacher and parent are interested in the child's welfare. Encourages frequent communication and conferences to discuss goals and problems. (DR)

Suggestions for well-written newspaper articles that inform the community and publicize the nursery school or day care center. (DR)

An approach to teaching fundamental concepts of music and movement is presented through illustration and description. Creative physical and verbal responses are emphasized. (An expanded work by Stecher and McElheny is entitled Musical Arts in the Early Childhood Curriculum). (DR)