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The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs. Consensus Study Report
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Direct linkDeborah Moroney, Editor; Priyanka Nalamada, Editor; Committee on Promoting Learning and Development in K-12 Out of School Time Settings for Low Income and Marginalized Children and Youth; Board on Children Youth and Families; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education – National Academies Press, 2025
Out-of-School Time (OST) programs play a crucial role in child and youth development, serving as a bridge between school, home, and the community. They offer structured environments where young people can engage in meaningful activities, build relationships, and develop essential life skills. OST programs foster personal growth, academic support,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Adolescent Development, After School Programs, Weekend Programs
Chen, Xinyin, Ed.; Rubin, Kenneth H., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Filling a significant gap in the literature, this book examines the impact of culture on the social behaviors, emotions, and relationships of children around the world. It also explores cultural differences in what is seen as adaptive or maladaptive development. Eminent scholars discuss major theoretical perspectives on culture and development and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Aggression, Social Behavior
Maynard, Trisha, Ed.; Thomas, Nigel, Ed. – SAGE Publications (UK), 2009
The second edition of this best-selling textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the main theories and issues within the field of early childhood studies. The book adopts a multi-disciplinary approach and pulls together all the key themes involved in the study of young children and…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Child Abuse, Early Childhood Education, Childrens Rights
Reynolds, Arthur J., Ed.; Rolnick, Arthur J., Ed.; Englund, Michelle M., Ed.; Temple, Judy A., Ed. – Cambridge University Press, 2010
"Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life" presents research findings on the effects of early childhood programs and practices in the first decade of life and their implications for policy development and reform. Leading scholars in the multidisciplinary field of human development and in early childhood learning…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Human Capital, School Readiness, Early Intervention
Bronfenbrenner, Urie, Ed. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2004
To a greater extent than any other species, human beings create the environments that, in turn, shape their own development. This book endeavors to demonstrate that human beings can also develop those environments to optimize their most constructive genetic potentials. What makes human beings human, therefore, is both the potential to shape their…
Descriptors: Heredity, Social Status, Psychologists, Systems Approach
Rust, Frances O'Connell, Ed.; Willliams, Leslie R., Ed. – 1989
This collection of essays by child advocates explores three interconnected facets of the child care and education field: the broad sociocultural contexts influencing the development of young children and their families, the evolution of specific settings or programs where care and education occur, and the emerging consciousness of early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Childhood Needs
Bredekamp, Sue, Ed.; Willer, Barbara A., Ed. – 1996
The year 1995-96 marks the 10th anniversary of NAEYC accreditation. This collection brings together essays that examine what educators have learned from the past decade along with future directions for accreditation. The chapters focus on three broad themes: (1) effects of NAEYC accreditation on program quality and outcomes for children; (2)…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Child Development, Child Development Centers, Child Rearing
Huston, Aletha C., Ed. – 1991
The numbers of children living in poverty in the United States increased dramatically during the 1980s and remains high. This collection of essays, with a focus on children rather than on parents' income or self-sufficiency, examines the following questions: Why are so many children growing up in poor families? What are the effects of poverty on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Child Development
Sawhill, Isabel V., Ed. – 2003
This collection of papers asserts that the life prospects of children at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder can be improved substantially, and the growing gap between them and more privileged children reduced, by making appropriate investments now. After an introduction by Isabel V. Sawhill, the nine papers are: (2) "Promoting the Healthy…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Child Welfare, Early Childhood Education
David, Tricia, Ed. – 1998
At a time when crucial questions concerning the nature of early childhood and early childhood education are being increasingly examined worldwide, an exploration of the issues, priorities, and methodologies of research in early childhood education may provide valuable material for debate. This book focuses on research in early childhood education…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Day Care
Reifel, Stuart, Ed.; Dunst, Carl J., Ed.; Wolery, Mark, Ed. – 1997
Family issues are an abiding concern for members of the profession of early education, and debate regarding government policies about families and child care continues to be timely. This volume provides a foundation for understanding programs, families, and the current social context, as well as particular areas of concern for families and child…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Neglect, Childhood Needs
Reynolds, Arthur J., Ed.; Walberg, Herbert J., Ed.; Weissberg, Roger P., Ed. – 1999
In recent years, issues affecting children and youth have received increased attention at the national and local levels, with numerous reports detailing challenges and offering solutions. Targeted toward policymakers, practitioners, scholars, and those seeking understanding of ideas for social and educational reform, this book focuses on promising…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Change Strategies, Child Development
Cassidy, Jude, Ed.; Shaver, Phillip R., Ed. – 1999
The theoretical work on attachment behavior by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth spawned one of the broadest, most creative lines of research in twentieth century psychology. This volume compiles articles discussing attachment theory and research, measurement issues, and contributions of recent theoretical and empirical developments to the study of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Age Differences, Attachment Behavior
Booth, Alan, Ed.; Crouter, Ann C., Ed. – 2001
Although our society has made substantial investments in research and programs based on the idea that communities affect families and children, significant questions have emerged about the validity of the link between communities, children, and families. This book, presented in four sections, focuses on how communities undergird or undermine human…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Child Development
Danziger, Sheldon, Ed.; Waldfogel, Jane, Ed. – 2000
Noting that the human capital of a nation is a primary determinant of its strength, this book reviews what is known about the processes that affect child development and how public and private investments in children might be increased to promote their well-being and to enhance the economic productivity of the next generation in America. Based on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Development
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