Espinosa, Linda Marie, 1948-

Getting it RIGHT for young children from diverse backgrounds : applying research to improve practice / Linda M. Espinosa. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, c2010. - x, 141 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Early childhood education, diversity, and educational equity -- The changing face of early childhood in the United States : new promises, new pitfalls -- What research tells us about the needs and abilities of all young children -- Research findings and recommendations for children living in poverty -- Research on the development, learning, and teaching of young english language learners -- Promising curriculum, instructional, and assessment strategies for young english language learners -- Meeting the future challenges of early childhood education.

9780132224161 (alk. paper) 013222416X (alk. paper)

2009025042


Early childhood education--Research--United States.
Multicultural education--Research--United States.
Multiculturalism--Research--United States.

LB 1139.225 / .E86 2010