The Impact of Poverty on Early Development : Implications for Practice and Policy

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Title: The Impact of Poverty on Early Development : Implications for Practice and Policy
Description: Poverty is more than an economic issue—it's a developmental crisis requiring effective, innovative solutions.Across the United States, millions of young children face the devastating effects of poverty, which shapes their brains, behavior, and future opportunities. Backed by cutting-edge research and featuring the leading voices in developmental psychology, neuroscience, education, and policy, this groundbreaking volume uncovers the real impact of poverty on early development—and how we can change the trajectory.In this book, readers will explore:how poverty reshapes brain development and school readinessthe unique challenges of rural poverty and immigrant familiesthe intersection of race and poverty—and what it means for young children, andevidence-based solutions, including early intervention, education, and policy strategiesKnowledge fuels change. This book arms professionals, policymakers, and educators with the critical insights they need to create better futures for all children.
Authors: Ann M. Mastergeorge, Melissa A. Barnett
Resource Type: eBook.
Subjects: Poor children--Social conditions, Child development--Social aspects, Poverty--Health aspects, Poverty--Psychological aspects, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
Categories: PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Poverty & Homelessness
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