New era in early childhood education stresses family dynamics
Researchers in early childhood education are emphasizing a new multi-discipline convergence to best meet the educational needs of young children. A collaborative conference between Penn State and Syracuse recently highlighted this philosophical evolution. Notable among the convergence are Pennsylvania's new education standards for children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, which stress the developmental perspective that teachers need to have a firm foundation in child and family development and they need to understand the dynamics and changes that diverse families undergo. (more)