2018
Schools of the 21st Century, Linking Child Care and Education
Finn-Stevenson M, Zigler E. Schools of the 21st Century, Linking Child Care and Education. 2018 DOI: 10.4324/9780429497438.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Family, school, and community partnerships: Practical strategies for afterschool programs
Finn-Stevenson M. Family, school, and community partnerships: Practical strategies for afterschool programs. New Directions For Student Leadership 2014, 2014: 89-103. PMID: 25537352, DOI: 10.1002/yd.20115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAfterschool programsCommunity partnershipsCommunity school strategyNumber of schoolsCommunity-based organizationsPractical strategiesPhilanthropic sectorSchool reformSchool strategiesMore schoolsCommunity agenciesGovernment agenciesSchoolsProgram levelNations childrenPartnershipNational initiativesWidespread recognitionCommunityAgenciesUnprecedented popularityProgramOrganizationIntegral partCentury
2013
The Added Value of the School of the 21st Century When Combined With a Statewide Preschool Program
Ginicola M, Finn-Stevenson M, Zigler E. The Added Value of the School of the 21st Century When Combined With a Statewide Preschool Program. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2013, 83: 89-93. PMID: 23330626, DOI: 10.1111/ajop.12004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly Childhood Environmental Rating ScaleSchool reform modelEnvironmental Rating ScaleProgram quality ratingsEducational goalsPreschool programsReform modelABC programPreschoolSchoolsDevelopmental indicatorsQuality ratingsSeparate programsState fundsProgramMultiple programsQuality servicesChildrenDevelopmental assessmentHigh-quality servicesLittle attentionRating ScaleCenturyGoalServices
2007
From Research to Policy and Practice: The School of the 21st Century
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. From Research to Policy and Practice: The School of the 21st Century. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2007, 77: 175-181. PMID: 17535114, DOI: 10.1037/0002-9432.77.2.175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly careEducation reform policiesWhole-child approachHigh-quality educationEarly childhood yearsLater school performanceSuccessful schoolingSocial-emotional behaviorAchievement gapEducation reformEducation systemAcademic achievementPreschool experiencePublic schoolsUniversal preschoolQuality child careSchool performanceSchoolsReform policiesChildhood yearsNational systemCognitive developmentEducationChild careCurrent dialogue
2004
Opportunities for schools to promote resilience in children and youth.
Smith E, Boutte G, Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Opportunities for schools to promote resilience in children and youth. 2004, 213-231. DOI: 10.1037/10660-012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhole-school approachStrength of studentsPotential of schoolsDeficit-based approachProblematic studentsTeachers’ attitudesSchool climateInstructional approachesSchool environmentCommunity partnershipsAcademic problemsProcess of changeStudentsFamily servicesSchoolsComprehensive provisionRisk childrenPsychological developmentBehavioral environmentTeachersCurriculumSchoolingChildrenPartnershipAttitudes
2000
Whole School Reform in a Low-Income African American Community
Desimone L, Finn-Stevenson M, Henrich C. Whole School Reform in a Low-Income African American Community. Urban Education 2000, 35: 269-323. DOI: 10.1177/0042085900353003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool Development ProgramWhole-school reform modelsComer's School Development ProgramSchool reform modelWhole-school reformHigh school climateLevel of achievementTeacher efficacyDisadvantaged studentsSchool changeSchool climateSchool managementSchool reformComparison schoolsAchievement testElementary schoolParent involvementReform modelPreschool outcomesSchoolsDevelopment programsParent-child interactionsDepth interviewsLow-income African American communityAfrican American community
1998
Linking child care and support services with the school: Pilot evaluation of the school of the 21st century
Finn-Stevenson M, Desimone L, Chung A. Linking child care and support services with the school: Pilot evaluation of the school of the 21st century. Children And Youth Services Review 1998, 20: 177-205. DOI: 10.1016/s0190-7409(98)00003-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChild care programsSchool-age child care programsChild careWhite suburban communitiesSpecial needs childrenYears of implementationPilot schoolsComparison schoolsPrincipal surveysElementary schoolIntervention schoolsSchool recordsChildren's readinessSchoolsGroup activitiesRole modelsChildcare staffSupport servicesPilot evaluationComprehensive programYoung childrenReadinessChild care arrangementsProgramParents
1997
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOLS
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Stern B. SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOLS. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 1997, 67: 396-407. PMID: 9250341, DOI: 10.1037/h0080242.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Funding child care and public education.
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Funding child care and public education. The Future Of Children 1996, 6: 104-21; discussion 137-45. PMID: 8972130, DOI: 10.2307/1602422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild careAffordable child careChild care servicesPublic education systemService delivery systemState prekindergarten programsPrivate dollarsSocial servicesParent feesPupil expendituresEducation systemPublic educationFinancing modelPublic schoolsFalse distinctionNational importanceSchool districtsFunding sourcesPrekindergarten programsSchoolsCare servicesNew fundsOngoing operationsFundsEducation
1995
The Child Care Crisis: Implications for the Growth and Development of the Nation's Children
Zigler E, Finn‐Stevenson M. The Child Care Crisis: Implications for the Growth and Development of the Nation's Children. Journal Of Social Issues 1995, 51: 215-231. DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1995.tb01343.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Schools' Role in the Provision of Support Services for Children and Families: A Critical Aspect of Program Equity
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Schools' Role in the Provision of Support Services for Children and Families: A Critical Aspect of Program Equity. Educational Policy 1994, 8: 591-606. DOI: 10.1177/0895904894008004018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEqual educational opportunityDevelopment of childrenAcademic instructionSchool's roleAcademic achievementStudent performanceEducational opportunitiesProgram equityFamily support servicesSupport servicesTerms of spendingChildrenFinancial resourcesSchoolsStudentsCritical aspectsInstructionAchievementEquityOpportunitiesProvisionResearchArticleRecommendationsCertain level
1992
The school of the 21st century: Creating opportunities for school-based child care
Finn-Stevenson M, Linkins K, Beacom E. The school of the 21st century: Creating opportunities for school-based child care. Child & Youth Care Forum 1992, 21: 335-345. DOI: 10.1007/bf00757383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChild carePublic schoolsUse of schoolsFamily support servicesNeeds of familiesQuality child careSchool programsSchoolsCoordination of servicesNational initiativesPreliminary evaluation resultsSupport servicesFamily supportUnited StatesComprehensive systemCenturyServicesEvaluation resultsInitiativesProgramParentsFamilyOpportunitiesArticleCare