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Daniel, Jerlean; Clarke, Theresa; Ouellette, Mark – 2001
Asserting that early reading success is a strong predictor of academic success in later grades and that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) are critical for literacy development, this issue brief explores actions states can take to develop and support literacy-rich environments for children. Following an introductory summary, the brief…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Influences
Council of State Governments, Lexington, KY. – 1987
The second in a series, this volume highlights 18 indicators of children's well-being in the 50 states and presents case studies of 5 states' strategies to prevent various problems among the birth to 5-year-old population. Indicators are grouped according to factors that may place young children at risk; these include: (1) mandatory kindergarten…
Descriptors: Case Studies, High Risk Persons, Infants, Preschool Children