School Readiness in North Carolina: One State's Attempt To Do the Right Thing. Public Policy Report.

Maxwell, Kelly L.; Bryant, Donna M.; Ridley, Stephanie Maher; Scott-Little, Catherine

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Publication Date: 2001

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School Readiness in North Carolina: One State's Attempt To Do the Right Thing. Public Policy Report.

Maxwell, Kelly L.; Bryant, Donna M.; Ridley, Stephanie Maher; Scott-Little, Catherine

Young Children, v56 n6 p59-62 Nov 2001

Describes North Carolina's efforts to develop a school readiness definition and assessment plan, focusing on differentiating readiness from eligibility and giving equal weight to schools' capacity to educate all children. Presents selected findings from the statewide assessment. Describes dilemmas faced by the state and their resolutions. Considers implications for the early childhood field. (KB)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Definitions, Eligibility, Learning Readiness, Program Descriptions, Public Policy, School Readiness, State Programs, Young Children

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina

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