My Excerpt

One or two quotes or excerpts from writings or speeches of each of the two people you identified for your discussion assisgnment this week.
Samuel J. Meisels, Ph.D.:  quote:   "Risk and Success in Early Childhood"

Marcy Whitebook, Ph.D.:  excerpt from No Single Ingredient
                                                        2020 Vision for the Early Learning Workforce
                                                        Marcy Whitebook, Ph.D.
                                                        Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
                                                        University of California at Berkeley
                                                        Early Learning Tour, Denver, Colorado
                                                        April 26, 2010

Despite the greater variability in the  birth to 5 workforce, both the early learning and k-12 comminities grapple with similar questions about developing strong teachers and ensuring that all children, particularly those most at risk, have access to them.  A review of the evidence for both k-12 and ECE reveals three key ingredients that contribute to effective teaching across all age spans:  First, preparation matters- the content and the method of delivery of the educational program influences how effective teachers will be;
                 Second, support matters- even the best educated and seasoned teachers need ongoing opportunities to continue learning on the job, and
                 Third, reward matters- absent a respectful work environment, and that includes earning a living or professional wage, even the most competent teachers will falter and often
                 leave their jobs or the profession altogether.