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EJ595651 PS529641

Title: Cracking the Readiness Mystique. From Our President.
Author(s): Kagan, Sharon L.
Source: Young Children, v54 n5 p2-3 Sep 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0044-0728
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Journal Announcement: CIJMAY2000

Addresses the origins of the American school readiness myth, arguing that Americans are far too preoccupied with readiness. Concludes that early childhood professionals need to address and demystify this myth by defining early childhood education in the content-oriented context of what young children should know and be able to do. (SD)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education; Educational Attitudes; Enrollment; *Instruction; *Learning Readiness; School Entrance Age; *School Readiness
Identifiers: *National Association Educ of Young Children