The document discusses the work of FirstSchool, an initiative aimed at improving education for young minority and low-income children. It does this by partnering with schools to help teachers implement research-based practices through collaborative inquiry. Data is collected on student experiences and used to facilitate changes in instructional practices and classroom culture. Results show increases in teaching time, literacy instruction, collaboration and student autonomy, and decreases in transitions between activities. The goal is to create a high-quality, seamless educational experience for young children.
1. Making School Great for Young Children
Sharon Ritchie, Ed.D.
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute,
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Making School Great for Young Children
Dr. Sharon Ritchie
Frank Porter Graham Child
Development Institute,
University of North Carolina Funded by W. K. Kellogg Foundation
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