?This seminal volume offers a superb synthesis of the latest research and available action strategies that should be considered of the highest priority by America's pivotal institutions.?--David A. Hamburg, M.D., President, Carnegie Corporation of New YorkInternationally recognized experts in early childhood development, public education, family support, political science, psychology, and economics examine critical issues related to providing quality services for young children--including parent engagement, licensing, professional development, regulation, governance funding and financing.