The hidden history of Head Start / Edward Zigler, Sally J. Styfco.

  • Zigler, Edward, 1930-2019.
Date:
[2010], ©2010
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Description

Chronicles the history of Head Start since its origin during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson, discussing how the social program has been affected over the decades by changing politics, media interest, science, ideology, and public mood, assessing its effectiveness, and considering its future.

Publication/Creation

New York : Oxford University Press, [2010], ©2010.

Physical description

xiii, 384 pages ; 25 cm.

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Contents

The predawn of Head Start : beginnings of early childhood intervention -- The two roots of Head Start -- Head Start's early years -- A conflict of cultures -- Reinventing Head Start -- The failed union of Head Start and child care -- Coaxing science to the rescue -- President Jimmy Carter, Head Start's misunderstood friend -- Ronald Reagan "saves" Head Start -- George H. W. Bush, the "education president" -- Head Start's golden years under the Clinton administration -- George W. Bush versus Head Start -- Does Head Start work? Does it work enough? -- Deploying the lessons in Head Start's history.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    UT.6
    		Open shelves

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  • 9780195393767
  • 0195393767