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Weisenfeld, Georgenne G.; Garver, Karin; Hodges, Katherine – Early Education and Development, 2020
Research Findings In this study, we examined states' kindergarten entry assessment (KEA) policies between 2011 and 2018 and the possible impact federal funding policies may have had in their implementation. Between 2011 and 2018, 31 states received federal Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge awards and/or Enhanced Assessment Grants to support…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Readiness, Screening Tests, Student Evaluation
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Chadwell, Mindy R.; Roberts, Amy M.; Daro, Alexandra M. – Early Education and Development, 2020
Early childhood settings have the potential to support learners with diverse learning needs, including children with disabilities. However, if educators do not feel prepared to teach children with disabilities, this potential may not be fully realized. The current study examined early childhood educators' (n = 1,296) feelings of preparedness for…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Attitudes, Inclusion
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Charlesworth, Rosalind; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1994
Since the late 1960s, curriculum and instruction have increasingly become "test driven." Research documents the negative effects of standardized testing on instruction, students, and teachers. At their best, tests reflect students' ability to take tests. Research supports the need for change in testing policies. Massive testing must be eliminated,…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Curriculum Problems, Evaluation Methods, Group Testing