Every child should have the opportunity to grow up in a setting that values children, that provides conditions for a safe and secure environment, and that respects diversity. Because children are both the present and the future of every nation, they have needs, rights, and intrinsic worth that must be recognized and supported. Children must receive appropriate nurture and education within and outside their families from birth onward if they are to develop optimally. Educational Child magazine combines commentary & practice in a teacher-friendly way. A thoughtful, practical resource for preschool, elementary & middle school teachers. 

In Educational Child magazine's photography and artwork are eye-catching and technologically advanced; headlines are attention-getting--and every little tidbit makes you want to know more! The magazine includes a description of each of the pre-kindergarten programs, information on the administrative auspices of the program, funding information including how much the state appropriates to fund the program, eligibility requirements for participating agencies, legislation concerning pre-kindergarten initiatives in the states, and Web site and contact information for each of the programs.

Educating and caring for young children is one of the most important and demanding responsibilities that an individual can assume. It is crucial that educators and caregivers possess appropriate characteristics for assuming those responsibilities, knowledge, and skills related to the developmental level of the children, and knowledge of effective programming. Every issue of Educational Child magazine includes several outstanding feature articles on topics of interest to home schooling, including interviews with some of the most fascinating people in the social education movement.

Attention to the health, nutrition, education, and psychosocial development of children during their early years is essential for the future well-being of nations and the global community. Knowledge about human development is more substantial than at any time in history. Educational Child magazine emphasizes both the cognitive and the emotional aspects of working with gifted and talented children. The magazine serves as a forum for discussion, striving to present all views and perspectives on topics that focus on the gifted such as gender issues, developmental phases, at-risk students, learning disabled, creativity, problem solving, and school reform and its impact.