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2009
Meeting Family and Military Needs Through Military Child Care - 2009
Gail Zellman, Susan M. Gates, Joy S. Moini, Marika Suttorp
Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California: Issues, Policy Options, and Recommendations - 2009
Lynn A. Karoly
Promoting Effective Preschool Programs - 2009
Lynn A. Karoly, Gail Zellman
A Qualitative Study of Early Childhood Educators' Beliefs About Key Preschool Classroom Experiences - 2009
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Allison Sidle Fuligni, Lindsay Daugherty, Carollee Howes, Lynn A. Karoly
A Qualitative Study of Early Childhood Educators' Beliefs About Key Preschool Classroom Experiences - 2009
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Allison Sidle Fuligni, Lindsay Daugherty, Carollee Howes, Lynn A. Karoly
Strategies for Advancing Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California - 2009
Lynn A. Karoly
2008
Assessing Child Care Quality: How Well Does Colorado's Qualistar Quality Rating Improvement System Work? - 2008
Gail Zellman, Michael Perlman, Vi-Nhuan Le, Claude M. Setodji
Assessing the Validity of the Qualistar Early Learning Quality Rating and Improvement System as a Tool for Improving Child-Care Quality - 2008
Gail Zellman, Michael Perlman, Vi-Nhuan Le, Claude M. Setodji
Child-Care Quality Rating and Improvement Systems in Five Pioneer States: Implementation Issues and Lessons Learned - 2008
Gail Zellman, Michal Perlman
Child-Care Quality Rating and Improvement Systems: What Can We Learn from Early Adopters? - 2008
Gail Zellman, Michael Perlman
Does the Military Child Care System Serve Its Purpose? - 2008
Gail Zellman, Susan M. Gates, Michelle Cho, Rebecca Shaw
The Economics of Early Childhood Policy: What the Dismal Science has to Say About Investing in Children - 2008
M.Rebecca Kilburn, Lynn A. Karoly
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Improving Early Childhood Education in Central and Eastern Europe - 2008
Cathleen Stasz, Cathy S. Krop, Afshin Rastegar, Mirka Vuollo
Options for Improving the Military Child Care System - 2008
Gail Zellman, Susan M. Gates, Michelle Cho, Rebecca Shaw
Prepared to Learn: The Nature and Quality of Early Care and Education for Preschool-Age Children in California - 2008
Lynn A. Karoly, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Gail Zellman, Michal Perlman, Lynda Fernyhough
Room for Improvement in the Use of High-Quality Preschool Programs for California's Children - 2008
Lynn A. Karoly, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Gail Zellman, Michal Perlman, Lynda Fernyhough
The Step by Step Early Childhood Education Program: Assessment of Reach and Sustainability - 2008
Cathleen Stasz, Cathy S. Krop, Afshin Rastegar, Mirka Vuollo
2007
Early Care and Education in the Golden State: Publicly Funded Programs Serving California's Preschool-Age Children - 2007
Lynn A. Karoly, Elaine Reardon, Michelle Cho
An Exploratory Study of Mothers' Perceptions of Acculturation Within the Preschool Context - 2007
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Audrey Alforque Thomas
The Promise of Preschool for Narrowing Readiness and Achievement Gaps Among California Children - 2007
Jill Cannon, Lynn A. Karoly
Publicly Funded Early Care and Education Programs for California Preschool-Age Children - 2007
Lynn A. Karoly, Elaine Reardon, Michelle Cho
2006
Examining Child Care Need Among Military Families - 2006
Susan M. Gates, Gail Zellman, Joy S. Moini, Marika Suttorp
Need for High-Quality Child Care Affects Military Readiness and Retention - 2006
Joy S. Moini, Gail Zellman, Susan M. Gates
Providing Child Care to Military Families: The Role of the Demand Formula in Defining Need and Informing Policy - 2006
Joy S. Moini, Gail Zellman, Susan M. Gates
2005
Children at Risk: Consequences for School Readiness and Beyond - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn, Jill Cannon
The Costs and Benefits of Universal Preschool in California - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
County-Level Estimates of the Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly
Delaying Kindergarten: Effects on Test Scores and Childcare Costs - 2005
Ashlesha Datar
Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn, Jill S. Cannon
The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California: Executive Summary - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for Los Angeles County - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for Orange County - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for San Diego County - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for the Bay Area Region - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for the Capital Region - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for the Central Coast Region - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for the Central Valley Region - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
The Effects of a Universal Preschool Program in California: Estimates for the Inland Empire Region - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, J.H. Bigelow
Going to Scale with High-Quality Early Education: Choices and Consequences in Universal Pre-Kindergarten Efforts - 2005
Rachel Christina, JoVictoria Nicholson-Goodman
Meeting Decision Makers' Needs for Evidence-Based Information on Child and Family Policy - 2005
Jill Cannon, M.Rebecca Kilburn
Patterns of Child Care Use for Preschoolers in Los Angeles County - 2005
Laura Chyu, Anne R. Pebley, Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo
Proven Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn, Jill Cannon
RAND Review. Vol. 29, No. 3, Fall 2005 - 2005
Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn, Jill Cannon, J.H. Bigelow, Rachel Christina, James T. Bartis, Mark Bernstein, Tom LaTourrette, Debra S. Knopman, Margaret Maglione, Lisa R. Shugarman, Melony Sorbero, John Godges
Scaling Up High-Quality Pre-K: What Can Be Learned from States' Efforts to Date? - 2005
Rachel Christina, JoVictoria Nicholson-Goodman
2004
Are L.A.'s Children Ready for School? - 2004
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Anne R. Pebley, Mary E. Vaiana, Elizabeth Maggio
2003
The Impact of Changes in Kindergarten Entrance Age Policies on Children's Academic Achievement and the Child Care Needs of Families - 2003
Ashlesha Datar
Los Angeles County Young Children's Literacy Experiences, Emotional Well-Being and Skills Acquisition: Results from the Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey - 2003
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Anne R. Pebley
RAND Review. Vol. 27, No. 1, Spring 2003 - 2003
Brian Michael Jenkins, Paul K. Davis, Paul G. Shekelle, Margaret A. Maglione, Sally C. Morton, Susan J. Bodilly, Brian P. Gill, Mark Berends, Sheila Nataraj Kirby, Jacob W. Demobsky, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Caroline S. Wagner, John Godges
2002
A "Noble Bet" in Early Care and Education. Executive Summary: Lessons from One Community's Experience - 2002
Brian P. Gill, Jake Dembosky, Jonathan P. Caulkins
A "Noble Bet" in Early Care and Education: Lessons from One Community's Experience - 2002
Brian P. Gill, Jake Dembosky, Jonathan P. Caulkins
Examining the Cost of Military Child Care - 2002
Gail Zellman, Susan M. Gates
What Are the Costs of Operating the Military's Child Care System? - 2002
2001
Accountability for After-School Care: Devising Standards and Measuring Adherence to Them - 2001
Megan Beckett, Angela Hawken, Alison Jacknowitz
Analyzing the Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions - 2001
Assessing Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Intervention Programs. Executive Summary: Overview and Application to the Starting Early Starting Smart Program - 2001
Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn, J.H. Bigelow, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Jill Cannon, James R. Chiesa
Assessing Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Intervention Programs: Overview and Application to the Starting Early Starting Smart Program - 2001
Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn, J.H. Bigelow, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Jill Cannon
Directions for Cost and Outcome Analysis of Starting Early Starting Smart: Summary of a Cost Expert Meeting - 2001
Jill Cannon, Lynn A. Karoly, M.Rebecca Kilburn
Evaluating After-School Care - 2001
Welfare Reform in California: Results of the 1999 All-County Implementation Survey - 2001
Patricia A. Ebener, Jacob Alex Klerman
Welfare Reform in California: State and County Implementation of CalWORKs in the Second Year - 2001
Jacob Alex Klerman, Gail Zellman, Tammi J. Chun, Nicole Humphrey, Elaine Reardon, Donna O. Farley, Patricia A. Ebener, Paul Steinberg
Welfare Reform in California: State and County Implementation of CalWORKs in the Second Year, Executive Summary - 2001
Jacob Alex Klerman, Gail Zellman, Paul Steinberg
2000
The Design of a Multilevel Longitudinal Survey of Children, Families, and Communities: The Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey - 2000
Narayan Sastry, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, John L. Adams, Anne R. Pebley
Does Head Start Help Hispanic Children? - 2000
Janet Currie, Duncan Thomas
Longer Term Effects of Head Start - 2000
Eliana Garces, Duncan Thomas, Janet Currie
Longer Term Effects of Head Start - 2000
Eliana Garces, Duncan Thomas, Janet M. Currie
RAND Review. Vol. 24, No. 1, Summer 2000 - 2000
James A. Thomson, John Godges
1999
An Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Child Care Centers - 1999
Kanika Kapur, M.Rebecca Kilburn, C.Christine Fair
Welfare Reform in California. Appendix: Results of the 1998 All-County Implementation Survey - 1999
Patricia A. Ebener, Elizabeth A. Roth, Jacob Alex Klerman
Welfare Reform in California. Executive Summary: State and County Implementation of CalWORKs in the First Year - 1999
Gail Zellman, Jacob Alex Klerman, Elaine Reardon, Paul Steinberg
Welfare Reform in California: Results of the 1998 All-County Implementation Survey - 1999
Patricia A. Ebener, Jacob Alex Klerman
Welfare Reform in California: State and County Implementation of CalWORKs in the First Year - 1999
Gail Zellman, Jacob Alex Klerman, Elaine Reardon, Donna O. Farley, Nicole Humphrey, Tammi Chun, Paul Steinberg
1998
The Armed Services' Response to the Military Child Care Act - 1998
Diverting Children from a Life of Crime: Measuring Costs and Benefits - 1998
P.W. Greenwood, K.E. Model, C.P. Rydell, J.R. Chiesa
Early Childhood Interventions: Benefits, Costs, and Savings - 1998
Examining the Implementation and Outcomes of the Military Child Care Act of 1989 - 1998
G. Zellman, A.S. Johansen
Investing in Our Children: What We Know and Don't Know About the Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions - 1998
L.A. Karoly, P.W. Greenwood, S.M.S. Everingham, J. Hoube, M.R. Kilburn, C.P. Rydell, M.R. Sanders, J.R. Chiesa
1997
The Importance of Child-Care Characteristics to Choice of Care - 1997
A.S. Johansen, A.A. Leibowitz, L.J. Waite
1996
Diverting Children from a Life of Crime: What Are the Costs and Benefits? - 1996
Does Head Start Help Hispanic Children? - 1996
J. Currie, D. Thomas
Military Child Care: Toward an Integrated Delivery System - 1996
A.S. Johansen
The New Fiscal Federalism and the Social Safety Net: A View from California - 1996
J.R. Hosek, R.A. Levine
1995
Does Head Start Make a Difference? - 1995
Janet Currie
Regulating Child Care: The Effects of State Regulations on Child Care Demand and Its Cost - 1995
V.Joseph Hotz, M.Rebecca Kilburn
1994
Examining the Effects of Accreditation on Military Child Development Center Operations and Outcomes - 1994
Gail Zellman, Anne S. Johansen, Jeannette Van Winkle
Parents' Demand for Child Care - 1994
Anne S. Johansen, Arleen A. Leibowitz, Linda J. Waite
Public Policies, Private Support and Single Mothers' Schooling, Work, and Child Care - 1994
Lingxin Hao, Arleen A. Leibowitz
1993
Employment of New Mothers and Child Care Choice: Differences by Children's Age - 1993
Arleen A. Leibowitz, Jacob Alex Klerman, Linda J. Waite
1992
Child Care: Preferences, Choice, and Consequences - 1992
Anne S. Johansen
Improving the Delivery of Military Child Care: An Analysis of Current Operations and New Approaches - 1992
Gail Zellman, Anne S. Johansen, Lisa S. Meredith, Molly Selvin
1991
What Parents Pay For: Child Care Characteristics, Quality, and Costs - 1991
Linda J. Waite, Arleen A. Leibowitz, Christina Witsberger
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