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This revised text gives readers new insights into the current issues of early childhood education and enhances their ability to articulate the needs of young children and the nature of the field. Contributed by experts in the field, the chapters provide background, impart timely knowledge and research about the subject, offer strategies, and explore prospects for the future. It is designed to assist students of early childhood care and education to become knowledgeable practitioners and reflective decision makers. Table of Contents Preface  Acknowledgments  Introduction Part I: Who Is Responsible for the Care and Education of Young Children? Chapter 1: Governing American Early Care and Education: Shifting from Government to Governance and from Form to Function Chapter 2: The Role of Government in Early Childhood Education and Care: An International Perspective Part 2: What Kinds of Programs Do Children Need to Support Their Development? Chapter 3: Programs for Infants and Toddlers Chapter 4: Quality in Early Childhood Programs Chapter 5: Children’s Readiness for Success in School Part 3: Who Will Teach Young Children? Chapter 6: The Early Childhood Education Workforce Chapter 7: The Professional Development of Teachers of Young Children Chapter 8: What Do Early Childhood Educators Need to Know and Do to Work in Urban Settings? Chapter 9: Professionalism and Ethics in Early Care and Education Part 4: What Is The Early Childhood Curriculum? Chapter 10: Curriculum in Early Childhood Education: Teaching the Whole Child Chapter 11: Play Theory and Practice in Contemporary Classrooms Chapter 12: Early Learning Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Contradictory Compatible? Part 5: How Can We Meet the Needs of All Young Children? Chapter 13: Educating Young Children with Developmental Differences: Principles of Inclusive Practice Chapter 14: Negotiating Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Rethinking Notions of Expertise Part 6: How Will Early Childhood Education Be Evaluated? Chapter 15: Assessing Young Children Chapter 16: Evaluating Programs for Young Children Part 7: What Is the Role of Families in Early Care and Education? Chapter 17: Family-Centered Early Care and Education Part 8: How Can We Advocate for Young Children? Chapter 18: Advocacy for Young Children Index