Third Grade Continuum

At the heart of early childhood education are young children. I thrive on the notion that education is a lifelong process and the building blocks of learning are developed in the early stages of life. I believe that life is all about gaining knowledge and sharing what we have learned with others. My philosophy of Early Childhood Education is based on research that indicates that a child’s growth is developmental. Each and every child is unique in terms of life experiences, developmental readiness and cultural heritage.

My philosophy of Early childhood education is based on research that indicates that a child’s growth is developmental. Every child is unique in terms of life experiences, developmental readiness, and cultural heritage. A high quality early childhood program that provides a safe and nurturing environment, which promotes physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development will ensure a positive continuation of the child’s education process

Knowing how to address a variety of situations in the early childhood setting and effectively partnering with parents to do so are important skills for all teachers and caregivers. For this assignment, you will choose one of the following scenarios:

Just think about this one tiny effect. Imagine that you are about to start school at the age of five, and once you arrive you see that kids around you are more prepared, confident, and eager to learn. These young smiley five year old faces don’t make you happy. In fact, this makes you depressed, and saddened. Early education, also known as preschool is of vital importance. Preschool or an early educational establishment is a group of people offering early childhood education, before the age five. They offer enriching courses for children, and help prepare them for the transition into elementary school. Children who use the opportunity of an early education have a huge advantage. On the other hand, children who don’t enter preschools seem to lack in certain areas, and lag behind. Many children in our country do not attend preschool at the age of three or four, and directly enter kindergarten without the early learning opportunity. This issue of a less advantage situation could eventually lead to a bigger disadvantage when it comes to learning. Many parents aren’t willing to send their children to preschool in their early years as it is over expensive and unnecessary for a three year old to enter school. I, on the other hand, disagree with these people. If children learn from early on, there won’t be any need to worry about others who have advantages. I believe that early education should be mandatory, and since many people can’t afford preschools, public school districts should have their own preschool grade for all younger students.

African American kids are likely to attend schools high-poverty schools because of race and income. In a study that was performed, there

Equal access to quality education is a human right every individual deserves to acquire. However, disadvantaged communities are at risk when it comes to receiving quality education hence creating the achievement gap between colored students and white students. The article “In Their Own Words: Perceived Barriers To Achievement By African American and Latino High School Students” by Desireé Vega, James L. Moore III, and Antoinette H. Miranda and “Black Children Still Left Behind” by Ed Finkel both address the many factors that contribute to the achievement gap.

There is also an underlying punishment in the segregation found in education. Schools that black children attend are segregated because they are located in poor neighborhoods. Living in high-poverty neighborhoods for multiple generations adds a barrier to accessing achievement. It is not possible to desegregate schools without desegregating both low-income and high-income neighborhoods. Residential segregation and ongoing poverty have left African Americans in some of the most terrible housing in several of the lowest-resourced communities (Rothstein). Black citizens also suffer from concentrated poverty. About 45 percent of poor black children live in neighborhoods with concentrated poverty. Only 12 percent of poor white children live in concentrated poverty (Algeron). Children in neighborhoods with concentrated poverty experience more social and behavioral problems, have lower test scores, and are more likely to drop out of school. Part of the difference in educational outcomes likely comes from the different environments black and white children live in during their school years. Black children are far more likely to live in households that are low-income, extremely poor, food-insecure, or receiving long-term welfare support (Ford). Black children are less likely than white children are to live in households where at least one parent has secure employment. In addition, black children have the greatest

New Mexico has one of the highest rates of child poverty in the country: 31% of New Mexico’s children live at or below the federal poverty level. This places New Mexico’s child poverty rate far above the national child poverty rate average of 23% and ranks New Mexico 49th in the country (ahead of only Mississippi). A full 67% of New Mexican school children are designated as low-income, meaning they are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the second highest rate in the country (again ahead of only Mississippi), and far above the national average of 48%. The connection between child poverty and poor academic performance and the growing achievement gap between students based on their economic class are of particular concern to New Mexico. According to national standardized tests, the achievement gap in New Mexico between low-income and nonlow-income children ranges from 21 to 28 percentage

In the United States there is a long history of failure to provide every young citizen of this country with a good education. While there has been revolutionary advances to give every child their best possible chance to get an education; the same cannot be said about the quality of the education given to each child. Many studies have brought forth data that show minority groups within the United States have a much more difficult academic experience when you look at a child’s transition to kindergarten, a school required qualification for teachers, and their views on academic achievement based on cultural norms, and racism experienced.

Children who live in poor urban neighborhoods are disproportionately likely to be members of racial and ethnic minority groups and are at greater risk for school failure

The research is valuable because “Black and Hispanic children were more than twice as likely to live in poverty in 2007 as non-Hispanic white and Asian children.” (Moore, Redd, Burkhauser, Mbwana & Collins, 2009, p. 2). It is absolutely unacceptable for a country as great as the United States to experience poverty and extreme poverty in some areas and further for there to be a clear indication that there is a higher likelihood of children living in poverty based

Unfortunately, poor black and Hispanic kids often end up in the worst schools. Many attend schools in which all the students are poor blacks and Hispanics. Often this is the case even when richer whites live nearby.

Children’s health is the foundation of their overall development, and ensuring that they are born healthy is the first step toward increasing the life chances of disadvantaged children. Poor health in childhood impacts other critical aspects of a child’s life, such as school readiness and attendance, and can have lasting consequences on his or her future health and well-being. According to data prepared for the First 5- Placer Strategic Plan 2016-2022, only 83% of mothers received prenatal care in their first trimester of pregnancy in 2012. Only 73% of Latino infants had mothers who received prenatal care in the first trimester. Children without health insurance coverage are less likely than insured children to have a regular health care

In the United States, genetic is not the only explanation underlying the differences in disease burden between races. Much more important factors are socioeconomic status, culture, bias, different access to health care, and environmental influences. In a study conducted by the Institute of Medicine Subcommittee on Standardized Collection of Race/Ethnicity Data for Health-Care Quality Improvement in 2009, the subcommittee concluded that there is strong evidence that the quality of healthcare varies by race/ethnicity. Also, the number of families living in poverty is disproportionately more frequent among African American, Latino, and Native American children. (Payne-Sturges, Devon, and Gilbert C. Gee. "National environmental health measures

Historically, the concept of early childhood development has been in effect since the very first human was born. However, the science and discussions behind it have been around for a much