Future early childhood educators need to know how to teach "all" young learners effectively including children with diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds and children with special needs. This core textbook equips early childhood educators with the knowledge they'll need to succeed in the classroom and ensure the best outcomes for young children.

M. Susan Burns, co-editor of the National Research Council's seminal "Eager to Learn" report, partnered with two other respected ECE experts (one a current early childhood teacher) to develop a highly accessible text that's...