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You Choose: Which 2 Studies from SRCD Do You Want to Learn More About?

Lisa Guernsey - 
April 6, 2009 - 11:08am

[Voting concluded at 9 a.m. on April 9. Thanks for your input. Based on your votes, I'll be working on #9, #4 and #1. (See my note in the comment field for the full tally.) Stay tuned! -LG]

By the time the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development concluded in Denver on Saturday, thousands of research projects had been presented and discussed, critiqued and disputed. Even the most conscientious attendee at the conference could not have learned about even a fraction of them.

Thank goodness, then, for the 464-page conference program and its online searchable database. Anyone who is motivated to dig in further can search by topic or author to see what was missed. You could even contact the researchers for more information, if you're so inclined.

At Early Ed Watch, we are, indeed, so inclined. But even when we narrow our search to include only those papers with direct bearing on early childhood policy, the possibilities are overwhelming. That is why, dear Early Ed Watch reader, we are asking for your help.

Here are 10 research studies -- out of hundreds -- that caught our eye. Vote for your top two choices in our blog's comment section. Based on your answers, we'll explore them in later blog posts after doing interviews with the researchers and contacting other social scientists who can help to put their work in context. 

By the way, the studies listed below are from "poster sessions," meaning that they are first drafts and mere slices of what the researchers hope will eventually turn into more comprehensive published papers. But they often offer hints of some of the larger trends in published research that will be coming down the pike in the next few years. We've listed them here in the order in which they appeared at SRCD.

 

Pick two and paste them in the comment section to signal which studies you want us to write about. Ready? Vote!

  1. "Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.
  2.  "The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones
  3.  "Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey
  4. "Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante
  5. "A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass
  6.  "Do More Years of Curriculum Implementation Make a Difference: Findings from the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research," by Ina F. Wallace, Melissa Raspa, Randall H. Bender, Renate M. Houts, Jeniffer Iriondo-Perez
  7.  "Retention in Kindergarten: Predictors at the Program, Classroom and Teachers Levels," by Amy B. Schultin and Walter S. Gilliam
  8. "Kindergarten Entry Age and Student Achievement in Literacy: Findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study," by Tina M. Durand
  9. "Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
  10. "The Effectiveness of Early Reading First Preschool Enrichment: Results from Year 2 Project Implementation," by Jorge E. Gonzalez, Robert J. Hall, Ernie Goetz and Tara Payne
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two choices

Submitted by Peggy Ashbrook (not verified) on April 6, 2009 - 4:36pm.

Well, here's three...
"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"Do More Years of Curriculum Implementation Make a Difference: Findings from the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research," by Ina F. Wallace, Melissa Raspa, Randall H. Bender, Renate M. Houts, Jeniffer Iriondo-Perez

More Info Please!

Submitted by Jen Kotler (not verified) on April 6, 2009 - 5:42pm.

Hi Lisa,
This is a great idea! Thanks for getting our input!
-Jen

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

And

"The Effectiveness of Early Reading First Preschool Enrichment: Results from Year 2 Project Implementation," by Jorge E. Gonzalez, Robert J. Hall, Ernie Goetz and Tara Payne

Studies to look at

Submitted by Robert Kesten (not verified) on April 6, 2009 - 5:53pm.

"The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones

"Kindergarten Entry Age and Student Achievement in Literacy: Findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study," by Tina M. Durand

Anything you could write about TURNOFF WEEK (April 20-26) would be great.

Thanks,
Robert

two choices

Submitted by Micah K (not verified) on April 6, 2009 - 7:33pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

Votes

Submitted by Lindsay Warner (not verified) on April 6, 2009 - 9:40pm.

I'm interested in learning more about:

1) "Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

and

2) "Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

Thanks!

Two Choices

Submitted by Claire Green (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 9:45am.

Lisa,

WOW. What a task you have. And what a terrific way to get input.
If I could vote 2x for study #2, I would. I think this could be very, very interesting.

If I must select two, then my two choices are:

"The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones

"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey

Looking forward to reading the final decisions.

- Claire

2 choices

Submitted by Jodi (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 10:48am.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

Choices

Submitted by Sholly Fisch (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 10:54am.

Hi, Lisa --

Were you at SRCD? If so, I'm sorry I missed you.

My choices:

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

Thanks,
Sholly

"Do Elementary School

Submitted by Ale (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 2:17pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

Two Choices

Submitted by Romilla Karnati (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 2:20pm.

1. "Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

2. "Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Social Behavior in

Submitted by Linda M. Jagielo (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:05pm.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

Two Choices

Submitted by Suzanne Murphy (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:24pm.

A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

"Retention in Kindergarten: Predictors at the Program, Classroom and Teachers Levels," by Amy B. Schultin and Walter S. Gilliam

I can only pick two?

Submitted by Anya (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:28pm.

Well then, here are my picks:

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

Thank you, Lisa!
(Can I just say - what a great way to find out how many people pay attention to the blog!)

- Anya

"Social Behavior in

Submitted by Wolffe Nadoolman MD MBA (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:35pm.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

and

"Retention in Kindergarten: Predictors at the Program, Classroom and Teachers Levels," by Amy B. Schultin and Walter S. Gilliam

These would be my choices. Retention, especially in kindergarten, is a pet peeve of mine because it is recommended so much and there's so little research to validate it for anything. And social behavior in school is a marker, I think, for all kinds of issues on the social spectrum, such as ASDs. I wonder if it is related to academic outcomes--graduate schools are filled with people who have had excellent academic outcomes but difficulty with basic social skills.

"A New Universal

Submitted by Gabriele DiTota (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:36pm.

"A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

and

Do More Years of Curriculum Implementation Make a Difference: Findings from the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research," by Ina F. Wallace, Melissa Raspa, Randall H. Bender, Renate M. Houts, Jeniffer Iriondo-Perez

Studies I would like you to write about

Submitted by Phyllis (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:39pm.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

# "Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

research studies to include

Submitted by Dawn Perry (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 3:46pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
(this has always been a contention of mine - would like to see what the research concludes)

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.
(we have been doing K-readiness studies for the past 3-4 years in our county -- would like to see if the conclusions are similar)

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante
(first comparison I have seen between these varied types of program)

Thank you for the opportunity to give input on upcoming articles.
Dawn

I'm interested in learning

Submitted by Peggy Patten (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 4:08pm.

I'm interested in learning more about the following:

Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
and
Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

thanks!

Top picks

Submitted by Jessica (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 4:12pm.

Here are my choices:

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Votes

Submitted by Carolyn Simpson (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 4:20pm.

Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

What a difficult

Submitted by Maryclaire Dunlap (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 4:29pm.

What a difficult choice!!
"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey
"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
"The Effectiveness of Early Reading First Preschool Enrichment: Results from Year 2 Project Implementation," by Jorge E. Gonzalez, Robert J. Hall, Ernie Goetz and Tara Payne

Favored Topics

Submitted by Gayle Lucado (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 4:50pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones

pick two

Submitted by jjakopic on April 7, 2009 - 5:20pm.

Even though Jean Brooks-Gunn was a favorite read while in grad school, I think these two most interest me in thinking about how to make early childhood education available to all. "Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante "A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass A serious thank you for asking!!! Julie

Thanks for the Chance to Vote!

Submitted by Diane (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 5:25pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

TWO CHOICES

Submitted by Julie Shuell (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 6:23pm.

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

2 choices

Submitted by Nina (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 6:35pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

and

"The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones

Vote

Submitted by Laura Kohn (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 7:00pm.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

Top two studies

Submitted by Mary (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 7:22pm.

Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Retention in Kindergarten: Predictors at the Program, Classroom and Teachers Levels," by Amy B. Schultin and Walter S. Gilliam

Votes

Submitted by Matt Jans (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 7:23pm.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey

Voting - thanks!

Submitted by Madeline (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 10:06pm.

"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey

"Do More Years of Curriculum Implementation Make a Difference: Findings from the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research," by Ina F. Wallace, Melissa Raspa, Randall H. Bender, Renate M. Houts, Jeniffer Iriondo-Perez

Top Two Studies

Submitted by Ruth W (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 11:13pm.

1) "Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

2) "Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabesdeduce

1."Social Behavior in

Submitted by Karen (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 12:29am.

1."Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Top two SRCD choices

Submitted by Karen Hill Scott (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 2:23am.

These are interesting choices. I might have chosen something different to add to the list. However----from this list, my votes are:

Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
(Go Alex!)

and

Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

Thanks for the fun task. Neat idea. KHS

Top Two

Submitted by Alison (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 6:51am.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"Retention in Kindergarten: Predictors at the Program, Classroom and Teachers Levels," by Amy B. Schultin and Walter S. Gilliam

2 Research Topics

Submitted by Flora Gee (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 7:18am.

A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

Choices

Submitted by Arthur McKee (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 8:41am.

"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Articles I would like to see written

Submitted by Larry Rood (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 9:15am.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

Twio SRCD Choices

Submitted by Alice Wiggins (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 10:02am.

Only two? Here are my two votes:

"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

Two Choices

Submitted by Suzann Morris (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 10:14am.

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

I would like to see these studies included:

Submitted by robin hooper on April 8, 2009 - 10:33am.

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante "Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

Top Two

Submitted by Bill Roberts (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 10:53am.

Thanks for this opportunity! My two choices:

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn.

"The Effectiveness of Early Reading First Preschool Enrichment: Results from Year 2 Project Implementation," by Jorge E. Gonzalez, Robert J. Hall, Ernie Goetz and Tara Payne.

"Do Elementary School

Submitted by rmckinnon (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 11:23am.

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Top Two Choices

Submitted by Courtney Haynes (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 12:22pm.

Thanks for the opportunity to vote. My choices are:

"The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones
and
"Child Talk and Engagement in Prekindergarten Classrooms Predict Gains," by Tracy Cummings, Kerry Guess Hofer, Dale C. Farran, Mark Lipsey and Carol Bilbrey

Pick 2

Submitted by diana harris (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 3:05pm.

I pick the following TWICE because its so good:

"The Impact of Family Poverty and Early Care Experiences on Pretend Play," by Megan Elizabeth Siebert and Stephanie M. Jones

Top two

Submitted by Laura (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 3:32pm.

A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten? by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Choices for article

Submitted by Diane Klein (not verified) on April 8, 2009 - 7:29pm.

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

"Retention in Kindergarten: Predictors at the Program, Classroom and Teachers Levels," by Amy B. Schultin and Walter S. Gilliam

Two Studies

Submitted by sarag (not verified) on April 9, 2009 - 9:49am.

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"A New Universal Prekindergarten Program in Childcare Centers: Predicting Child Language and Early Literacy Outcomes," by Rebecca A. Marcon, Phyllis K. Kalifeh, Beverly G. Esposito and Saralyn Grass

My Vote

Submitted by Cheryl Roberts (not verified) on April 9, 2009 - 9:58am.

Great idea!! They are all important and interesting topics. Would very much appreciate learning more about the following two:

1st Choice: "Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

2nd choice: "Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Thank you!
Cheryl Roberts

And the winners are...

Submitted by Lisa Guernsey on April 9, 2009 - 10:03am.

Many, many thanks to all of you for providing your input. It's invigorating to see so much interest out there. The polls are now closed and my tallies show that the top choices, by 9 a.m. this morning, are:

22 votes for

"Do Elementary School Characteristics Influence the ‘Fade Out' of Preschool Cognitive Gains?" by Aleksandra Holod and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn

20 votes for

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

and in a close third place with 19 votes:

"Social Behavior in Preschool: Does it Predict Academic Outcomes in Preschool and Kindergarten?" by Laura K. Clary, Laura D. Hanish, Carol Lynn Martin and Richard A. Fabes.

Check the blog over the next few weeks to see what I've been able to learn and report about these studies.

And by the way, I'm personally interested in each of these slices of research, so the hope is that I'll be able to gather information about even the ones that didn't get top votes.

Again, thanks for your votes, your interest and your curiosity. Stay tuned. Lisa

Great idea! Thanks "Early

Submitted by Laura M (not verified) on April 9, 2009 - 10:04am.

Great idea! Thanks

"Early Academic Outcomes for Children in Family Day Care, Center-Based Care and Public Pre-K Programs," by Jessica J. De Feyter, Henry Tran, Adam Winsler, Louis Manfra, Laura Bolzani Dinehart, Charles Bleiker, and Sabrina Sembiante

"The Effectiveness of Early Reading First Preschool Enrichment: Results from Year 2 Project Implementation," by Jorge E. Gonzalez, Robert J. Hall, Ernie Goetz and Tara Payne

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