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Regensten E, Lipper K. 2013. A framework for choosing a state-level early childhood governance system. Boston, MA: Build Initiative, 25 pp.

Annotation: This paper describes and analyzes different models of governance for state-level systems of early childhood programs and services for children from birth to age five. Based on interviews with government and non-government informants in the states of Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, and California, the paper provides an overview of governance (including a conceptual definition, brief history, and model options) and examples of various state practices. Tables indicate which entities provide oversight and authority for specific state and federal programs, including Head Start, State Pre-K, and Home Visiting. The paper concludes with a discussion and recommendations of governance model options based on five values: coordination, coherence, sustainability, efficiency, and accountability.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Early intervention, Governing, Governing boards, Models, Program improvement, Service delivery systems, State agencies, State programs

National Association of Local Boards of Health. 2012. The governance functions [The six functions of public health governance]. [Kimberly, WI]: National Association of Local Boards of Health, 2 pp.

National Education Association of the United States . 1962. Levittown, New York: A study of leadership problems in a rapidly developed community; Report of an investigation [by] National Commission on Professional Rights and Responsibilities of the National Education Association of the United States and the Ethical Practices Committee of the New York State Teachers Association.. Washington, D.C.: National Education Association of the United States, 50 pp.

Annotation: This is a report of an investigation of leadership concerns that arose in the rapidly developed community of Levittown, New York during the 1950s. The problems centered around the sudden growth of the school system--with student registration increasing from 40 to 18,575 between 1948 and 1960; the lack of experience of the citizens in the newly created community; and differences in philosophy of education and religious affiliations. Controversy centered around a recorded cantata called "The Lonesome Train" that was played in the lower elementary grades, despite allegedly having been written and scored by "known communists." Another event that contributed to community outrage was a letter written to parents by an elementary school principal that was perceived as a violation of the Constitutional separation of church and state. This report, prepared by a Special Committee appointed by the National Education Association and the NY State Teachers Association, provides background information, findings from its investigation, an analysis, and recommendations to help resolve the community conflicts.

Keywords: Boards of education, Communities, Governing boards, Investigations, Leadership, New York , Public schools, School age children, School based management, State departments of education
   

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