Review of Cradle to kindergarten: A new plan to combat inequality

Authors

  • Carla A. Rhoades University of Cincinnati

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14507/er.v25.2369

Author Biography

Carla A. Rhoades, University of Cincinnati

Carla A. Rhoades has over 23 years of experience in early childhood education and care. She has worked as a lead teacher and a program administrator in a lab school supporting an associate’s degree program in early childhood education. She has taught for over 12 years as an adjunct faculty in early childhood education. Currently, she is a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at the University of Cincinnati.

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2018-05-02

How to Cite

Rhoades, C. A. (2018). Review of Cradle to kindergarten: A new plan to combat inequality. Education Review, 25. https://doi.org/10.14507/er.v25.2369

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