Early Advantage 2-Building Systems That Work for Young Children: International Insights from Innovative Early Childhood Systems

The Early Advantage 2 offers concrete examples, strategies, considerations, and approaches for advancing early childhood systems, challenging conventional thinking and offering unique and applicable perspectives. It was funded and supported by the National Center on Education and the Economys Center on International Education Benchmarking as part of NCEEs research into the 9 Building Blocks for a World-Class Education System.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2019
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

Learn how exemplary countries are advancing the development of their youngest citizens. Drawing on a groundbreaking study by Sharon Lynn Kagan and her colleagues, The Early Advantage 2 extracts the essential elements from six high-performing systems to determine what must be considered when creating and implementing programs and policies for young children and their families. Challenging conventional thinking, the text offers scores of concrete examples, as well as multiple strategies, considerations, and approaches useful to leaders worldwide. Readers will find that this vibrant, thoughtful volume honors local traditions, histories, and contexts as it extracts compelling approaches to advancing early childhood systems. Use this volume, along with The Early Advantage 1, for a complete insider's guide to changing how we think about and enact innovative services and policies for young children.

Book Features:
• Rigorous research that uses common design and protocols, with repeated validations conducted.
• Actionable strategies for building successful early childhood systems that offer unique and applicable perspectives.
• Successful international examples that inform how different jurisdictions across the globe plan and enact services for young children.
• The Early Advantage 2 was funded and supported by the National Center on Education and the Economy's Center on International Education Benchmarking as part of NCEE's research into the 9 Building Blocks for a World-Class Education System.

The Early Advantage 2, a groundbreaking study by Sharon Lynn Kagan and her colleagues, explores the essential elements of six high-performing systems to create and implement programs and policies for young children and their families. It challenges conventional thinking and provides concrete examples, strategies, considerations, and approaches that are useful to leaders worldwide. The book honors local traditions, histories, and contexts while extracting compelling approaches to advancing early childhood systems.

The Early Advantage 2 was funded and supported by the National Center on Education and the Economy's Center on International Education Benchmarking as part of NCEE's research into the 9 Building Blocks for a World-Class Education System. It is a comprehensive guide to changing how we think about and enact innovative services and policies for young children.

The book features rigorous research that uses common design and protocols, with repeated validations conducted. It offers actionable strategies for building successful early childhood systems that offer unique and applicable perspectives. Successful international examples are provided that inform how different jurisdictions across the globe plan and enact services for young children.

The Early Advantage 2 is a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in improving the lives of young children. It provides a clear and concise overview of the key elements of successful early childhood systems and offers practical strategies for implementing them.

In conclusion, The Early Advantage 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in advancing the development of their youngest citizens. It offers a comprehensive and practical guide to creating and implementing programs and policies that support young children and their families. By honoring local traditions, histories, and contexts, the book provides a unique and valuable perspective on early childhood systems.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807761298