In this updated edition, two distinguished early childhood educators tackle the crucial topic of what White children need and gain from anti-bias and multicultural education. The authors propose seven learning themes to help young White children resist messages of racism and build identity and skills for thriving in a country and world filled with diverse ways of being. This compelling text includes teaching strategies for early childhood settings, activities for families and staff, reflection questions, a record of 20th and 21st century White anti-racism activists, and organizational and website resources.

• Address the current state of racism and anti-racism in the United States, including the election of the first African American president and the rise in hate groups.
• Review child development research with a particular emphasis on recent observational studies that show how White children enact racial power codes.
• Discuss implementation of the core learning themes in racially diverse early childhood education settings, state standards for preschools and pre-K classrooms, and NCLB pressures on early childhood teaching.
• Update all resources and appendices, including further reading lists and websites for finding resources and organizations engaged in anti-racism work.

From Teachers College Press.

Early childhood educators have a professional responsibility to understand and respond to diversity. The articles in this special issue of Young Children, which focuses on early childhood education across the globe, will help both U.S. and international readers by finding similarities, appreciating differences, and learning lessons from one another. Cluster articles describe new programs and developments in Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Denmark, El Salvador, India, and Paraguay. Additional subjects covered in this issue are professional development, mathematics in the early years, and environmental education. 

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The July 2010 cluster features a collection of articles that address different aspects of using diverse approaches in our diverse communities. They focus on effective ways to respond to children, addressing the needs of adult learners, supporting all kinds of families, and engaging pregnant mothers. Additional articles discuss vocabulary instruction in early childhood and babies and movement.

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A growing body of research has raised concerns about boys’ vulnerability in terms of social and emotional development, referral to special education, and academic success. This user-friendly guide helps educators develop strategies for teaching boys in ways that build on their strengths, respect their individual development levels, and adhere to principles of child development. Includes examples from the field, reflections on practice, field-tested classroom strategies, and key resources. From Teachers College Press.

Grounded in real-life experiences and guided by rigorous research findings, this resource provides the tools and guidance practitioners need to meet the challenges of educating all young children. The author summarizes the latest scientific evidence on the development and school achievement of English language learners and children living in poverty to offer classroom and program recommendations. An invaluable tool for practicing teachers and policy makers alike. Copublished with Pearson.

Bestseller! The eagerly awaited successor to the influential Anti-Bias Curriculum! Become a skilled anti-bias teacher with this volume’s practical guidance to confronting and eliminating barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity; most importantly, find tips for helping staff and children respect each other, themselves, and all people.

Over the last two decades, educators across the nation and around the world have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in anti-bias work. The result is a richer and more nuanced articulation of what is important in anti-bias education. Individual chapters focus on culture and language, racial identity, family structures, gender identity, economic class, different abilities, holidays, and more. 

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Even the most experienced preschool teacher can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of children from different language backgrounds. Many Languages, One Classroom applies the latest information about best practices to all aspects of a preschool program. Organized by interest areas and times of the day, this resource includes adaptable strategies to help English language learners during reading, science, dramatic and outdoor play, blocks, and circle time. Also addresses state standards and benchmarks of standard quality programming. From Gryphon House.

Even as sociocultural diversity continues to grow in the U.S., many classrooms offer a one-size-fits-all curriculum in which assessment relies heavily on standardized tests. Rejecting the narrow viewing of young children solely as prospective students, the authors see them as “simultaneously players, learners, readers of the world and words, artists—among other identities.” This volume gives us rich evidence of the role of stories (enacted and told), imaginative play, and writing in children’s language learning. Copublished with Teachers College Press. 

This second edition of Tabors' highly regarded book provides information and tools for teachers of English language learners, including the latest research, literacy instruction, assessment techniques, study aids, and more. This book is an essential resource for teachers who strive to support the languages and literacy development and school success of second language learners. CD-ROM includes a checklist for observing children learning English, parent questionnaire, study guide, and helpful supplementary articles. From Brookes Publishing.

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This set is comprised of Diversity in Early Care and Education: Honoring Differences, 5th ed., from McGraw-Hill, and the NAEYC companion resource, Practice in Building Bridges. Each item is available for individual purchase.