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Everywhere throughout the United States serious discussions are being held in search for the political and financial means to greatly expand the capacity and quality of early childhood development and education (ECDE) programs. A principal factor propelling this movement forward is clear evidence from the sciences of brain and child development that interventions in early childhood development and education can have a substantial benevolent and lasting effect throughout the life course of children and families. Significant portions of this volume are devoted to the scientific evidence.
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Tarlov, A.R. (2008). Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships. In: Tarlov, A.R., Debbink, M.P. (eds) Investing in Early Childhood Development. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230610415_2
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