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Caldwell, Bettye M. – 1990
Advocacy for child development programs is discussed in this document. Advocacy for child development programs is described as having two main components: (1) convincing the general public of the importance of early childhood development; and (2) persuading lawmakers to allocate funds needed to do the job well. Ten guidelines for effective…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Development, Child Welfare, Children
Peer reviewedCaldwell, Bettye M. – Childhood Education, 1989
Discusses historical and contemporary views of children's rights. Considers the roles of parents and society in ensuring these rights. Also discusses the role of early childhood professionals in enhancing the protection rights of children. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Responsibility, Childrens Rights, Early Childhood Education
Caldwell, Bettye M. – Future 8, 1983
Each child is to some extent like all children, to some extent like some children, and to some extent like no other child. There are at least three sets of universals that characterize children: (1) they have the same needs and rights; (2) they go through the same developmental stages; and (3) they have essentially the same developmental goals,…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Development, Childhood Needs, Childrens Rights
Peer reviewedCaldwell, Bettye M. – Early Education and Development, 1992
Discusses five major issues raised by the papers in this special issue. Also considers curriculum and conceptual issues not dealt with in the issue. Describes the need for a combination of education and care, or "educare," in early childhood programs. (BG)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development, Developmental Continuity
