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“At first glance our early childhood education system seems to be in a shambolic state and appears to be going down hill fast …”  But is it? 

What are the ideals?  How can these ideals be achieved?   

In Education Today, Sarah Alexander overviews policy and funding challenges and discusses ways forward.

Education Today.
June 22, 2012.

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