Standardized Childhood : The Political and

A Colorful Array of Childcare and Preschool Options has blossomed since the 1970s. Now a small circle of activists aim to bring more order to childhood and create a state-run preschool system. For young children already facing the rigors of play dates and harried parents juggling the strains of work and family, government is moving into standardize childhood.

Bruce Fuller is Professor of Education and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.

Preface: Who Defines Childhood?	p. ix
Why Universal Preschool Now?	p. 1
The Historical Contest over Early Education	p. 32
Welcome to the Rainbow Room	p. 72
Oklahoma-The Brave New World	p. 102
California-Preschool with Pluralism	p. 138
Which Children Benefit from Preschool?	p. 189
Early Learning in Latino Communities	p. 227
Moving Forward-Stronger Families, Richer Childhoods	p. 271
The Research Team, Methods, and Many Thanks	p. 297
Acronyms	p. 303
Notes	p. 305
Index	p. 343
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Standardized Childhood : The Political and Cultural Struggle over Early Education

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