2016
The Transformative Power of the Dog: The Growing Use of Canine Assistants in Therapeutic Interventions and School Settings
Finn-Stevenson M. The Transformative Power of the Dog: The Growing Use of Canine Assistants in Therapeutic Interventions and School Settings. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: 437-438. PMID: 27238060, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.03.010.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
2002
Nutrition and Brain Development: Social Policy Implications
Tanner EM, Finn-Stevenson M. Nutrition and Brain Development: Social Policy Implications. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2002, 72: 182-193. PMID: 15792058, DOI: 10.1037/0002-9432.72.2.182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnemia, Iron-DeficiencyBrainBreast FeedingChildChild Nutrition DisordersCognition DisordersDevelopmental DisabilitiesDietary SupplementsEnvironmentFailure to ThriveHealth PromotionHumansMicronutrientsNutrition PolicyNutritional StatusProtein-Energy MalnutritionPublic PolicySocial BehaviorSocioeconomic Factors
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 operationsFundsEducationFunding child rearing: child allowance and parental leave.
Walker J, Goldberg L, Schultz T, Piel M, Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. Funding child rearing: child allowance and parental leave. The Future Of Children 1996, 6: 122-36; discussion 137-45. PMID: 8972131, DOI: 10.2307/1602423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild allowancesParental leaveChild care problemsParental leave programsChild care fieldLow-interest loansLow-income familiesSocial securityFamily obligationsIncome supportFederal governmentPoor householdsLeave programsParental freedomPoverty levelPayroll taxTax creditsFinancing planLeaveFundsNew revenueChild birthCare fieldGovernmentAdoption
1991
MANDATED LEAVE
Finn-Stevenson M, Trzcinski E. MANDATED LEAVE. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 1991, 61: 567-575. PMID: 1746633, DOI: 10.1037/h0079295.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
Safe care/safe play: child care as a site for injury prevention.
Finn-Stevenson M, Stevenson J. Safe care/safe play: child care as a site for injury prevention. Children Today 1990, 19: 16-20, 32. PMID: 2347253.Peer-Reviewed Original Research