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151. Facing Race: 2006 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity. Illinois

Author

Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA., Morita, Josina, and Keleher, Terry

Abstract

This is Illinois' first Report Card on Racial Equity, assessing the extent to which the General Assembly and Governor support policies that advance racial equity in order to close disparities, protect against discrimination, and promote civic participation for all residents of Illinois. Among the report highlights: (1) The House and Senate received Bs for support of racial equity; (2) The Governor signed all racially equitable bills passed by the General Assembly, but failed to initiate adequate remedies for several longstanding racial inequities; (3) Ten racial equity bills received strong bipartisan support in the House; four racial equity bills were strongly supported in the Senate; (4) Districts with highest percent populations of people of color were most likely to support racial equity; (5) Legislators of color stand behind racial equity; and (6) Sixteen Senators and thirty-six State Representatives attained honor role status for 100 percent support for racial equity. This Report Card finds that Illinois legislators and the Governor have initiated and supported several innovative policy measures that advance racial equity; however policymakers have yet to remedy some of the state's most fundamental inequities that contribute to racial disparities. This Report Card reviews 20 pieces of racial equity legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor during the 94th General Assembly. The Governor signed these education equity bills: (1) SB 1497 (Preschool for All), which increases access to preschool by giving priority for enrollment to at-risk children and expanding the availability of preschool classes to all Illinois children by 2012; (2) SB 2235 (Grow Your Own Teacher), which aims to increase diversity among teachers and allocates more than $2,250,000 in grants to train new teachers to serve low-income and hard-to-staff schools in Illinois more effectively; (3) SB 2202 (Student Teaching Reform), which allows early childhood education teaching assistants to receive pay and credit concurrently for doing their student teaching at their place of employment, making it more feasible to pursue certification while working; and (4) HB 678 (Bilingual Test Time Extension), which allows bilingual students' needs and other factors to be considered in determining whether a student shall be allowed a time extension for taking tests. ["Facing Race: 2006 Legislative Report Card" is a project of the Applied Research Center.]

Published
2006

152. Facing Race: 2006 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity. California

Author

Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA., Krajcer, Menachem, and Johnson, Tammy

Abstract

This Legislative Report Card assesses how California's governor and Legislature have handled bills it says affected racial inequities--or might have if they had been signed into law. The report examines an eclectic collection of bills that addressed the minimum wage, the creation of a single-payer health care system and other issues in education, health care and civil rights. Legislators' support of the bills identified by the group mirrored the proportion of non-white residents in their districts, according to the report. The Report Card covers four issue areas: (1) education; (2) economic justice; (3) health; and (4) civil rights. Each section provides an overview of racial disparities, a description of key legislation advanced in 2006, and a summary of grades for the Assembly, Senate, and Governor. This Report Card also exposes missed opportunities, revealing where and how racial equity policies were undermined throughout the legislative process. An additional section tracks efforts to legislate institutional racism. The end of the report provides a summary of grades; a report on the Governor, Senate President pro Tem, and Assembly Speaker; and a record of individual votes by legislators. Demographics of each legislative district are listed.

Published
2006

153. A 21st-Century Model for Identifying Students for Gifted and Talented Programs in Light of National Conditions: An Emphasis on Race and Ethnicity

Author

Oakland, Thomas and Rossen, Eric

Abstract

The lower percentage of Black and Hispanic students in Gifted and Talented (GT) programs is due to multiple causes, including failure to be nominated, the grade in which students first are nominated, the qualities that constitute the GT program, information considered during the screening process, and the use of national norms. These five issues are reviewed in this paper. The author concludes that GT programs are most likely to survive, even flourish, when they help support prevailing broader education efforts, including the promotion of achievement in light of the No Child Left Behind Act. Furthermore, effective GT programs develop policies and practices based on local conditions. The author contends that efforts are needed that focus more on achievement and less on intelligence, leadership and/or the performing and visual arts. Given a stronger emphasis on achievement, existing methods used to nominate and screen students for GT programs should be reviewed and may need to be revised. Additionally, the use of local norms is likely to better serve many districts.

Published
2005

154. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 18, Number 2. March-April 2005

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is Using Online Health Information. Other topics include Car Seat Law Changes; Soy Formula information; Infant Feeding Issues; Dietary Guidelines; Play Time and Rainy Day Activities; Partnering with Parents; and Child Care Economic Impacts. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2005

155. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 18, Number 6. November-December 2005

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Calder, Judy, and Rose, Bobbie

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus) Infections in Child Care. Other topics include Health and Safety Course Regulations; Emergency Evacuation Planning; Childhood Food Allergies; Eating non-Food Items; Infant Feeding; Assistive Technology for Special-Needs Children; and Poison Oak. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2005

156. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 18, Number 3. May-June 2005

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is Supportive Referrals for Developmental Issues. Other topics include Domestic Violence; Breastfeeding; Caring for Pregnant Caregivers; Oral Health Care; Unimmunized Children in Child Care Settings; and Color Vision Deficiency. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2005

157. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 18, Number 1. January-February 2005

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is California's Plan to Strengthen Services for Children and Families. Other topics include Recognizing Serious Allergic Reactions; Toy Safety; Cooking and Learning; Good Nutrition; Field Trip Safety; Hepatitis B; Teenage Parents; and Infant Oral Health Care. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2005

158. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 18, Number 4. July-August 2005

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Health and Safety Training for Child Care Providers. Other topics include Wading Pool Safety; Preventing SIDS; Choking Prevention; Sugar Intake; Oral Health Care; Caring for Children with ADHD; and Identifying Autism. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2005

159. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 18, Number 5. September-October 2005

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is Reducing Exposure to Pesticides: Integrated Pest Management. Other topics include Health Information /Confidentiality; Newborn Screening Program; Indoor Air Quality; and Oral Health Care; Breastfeeding; Caring for a Child with Cystic Fibrosis; and Glucagon diabetic treatments. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2005

160. Learning Curves: Expanding the Constituency for Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Fall 2005

Author

Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA., Ms. Foundation for Women., Sen, Rinku, and Fellner, Kim

Abstract

Support in the United States for comprehensive sexuality education is overwhelming. Yet a small, vocal opposition and increasingly hostile public policy have deterred its implementation in many communities across the country. The chasm between community needs and public policy prompted the Ms. Foundation for Women and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation to launch the New Partners/New Initiatives Project in 2001 to help build non-traditional constituencies who would stand up for reproductive health. The three-year initiative, housed at the Ms. Foundation with funding from the Packard Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ultimately supported eight groups in two underserved regions--Eastern Washington State and Southern Arizona. This report describes the New Partners/ New Initiatives Program, details the experiences of the foundations and the grantee organizations and reflects on the lessons that emerged.

Published
2005

162. Optimizing a Multi-Component Intranasal Entamoeba Histolytica Vaccine Formulation Using a Design of Experiments Strategy

Author

Mayuresh M. Abhyankar, Mark T. Orr, Robert Kinsey, Sandra Sivananthan, Andrew J. Nafziger, David N. Oakland, Mary K. Young, Laura Farr, Md Jashim Uddin, Jhansi L. Leslie, Stacey L. Burgess, Hong Liang, Ines De Lima, Elise Larson, Jeffrey A. Guderian, Susan Lin, Aaron Kahn, Prakash Ghosh, Sierra Reed, Mark A. Tomai, Karl Pedersen, William A. Petri, and Christopher B. Fox

Subjects
Entamoeba histolytica, vaccine adjuvant, TLR ligand, intranasal, liposome, formulation, Immunologic diseases. Allergy, RC581-607
Abstract

Amebiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Although the disease burden varies geographically, amebiasis is estimated to account for some 55,000 deaths and millions of infections globally per year. Children and travelers are among the groups with the greatest risk of infection. There are currently no licensed vaccines for prevention of amebiasis, although key immune correlates for protection have been proposed from observational studies in humans. We previously described the development of a liposomal adjuvant formulation containing two synthetic TLR ligands (GLA and 3M-052) that enhanced antigen-specific fecal IgA, serum IgG2a, a mixed IFNγ and IL-17A cytokine profile from splenocytes, and protective efficacy following intranasal administration with the LecA antigen. By applying a statistical design of experiments (DOE) and desirability function approach, we now describe the optimization of the dose of each vaccine formulation component (LecA, GLA, 3M-052, and liposome) as well as the excipient composition (acyl chain length and saturation; PEGylated lipid:phospholipid ratio; and presence of antioxidant, tonicity, or viscosity agents) to maximize desired immunogenicity characteristics while maintaining physicochemical stability. This DOE/desirability index approach led to the identification of a lead candidate composition that demonstrated immune response durability and protective efficacy in the mouse model, as well as an assessment of the impact of each active vaccine formulation component on protection. Thus, we demonstrate that both GLA and 3M-052 are required for statistically significant protective efficacy. We also show that immunogenicity and efficacy results differ in female vs male mice, and the differences appear to be at least partly associated with adjuvant formulation composition.

Published
2021
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163. The Importance of Family Engagement. English Language Learners, Immigrant Children and Preschool for All. An Issue Brief Series

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA. and Naughton, Sandra

Abstract

A high-quality preschool for all systems in California must be designed to meet the needs of the state's ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse child population. Of the estimated 1.1 million children who are 3- to 5-years-old and not yet in kindergarten, about 39 percent would most likely be designated as English language learners (ELLs). This issue brief aims to inform discussions related to building a preschool for all system in California, with specific regard to how such a system can meet the needs of ELLs, and help them to thrive in learning and in life. Focusing on family engagement, this review of current research confirms that children, families, and programs benefit when parents are involved in their child's preschool learning both inside the classroom and at home. This report outlines research findings that highlight some of the challenges in and effective strategies for engaging culturally and linguistically diverse families in their young children's educations. (Includes 139 endnotes.)

Published
2004

164. Training the Next Generation of Teachers: A Preliminary Survey of California's Higher Education Programs in Early Childhood Education and Child Development

Author

Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, Oakland, CA., Whitebook, Marcy, Bellm, Dan, Cruz, Erika, Munn, Michelle, Jo, Joon Yong, Almaraz, Mirella, and Lee, Yuna

Abstract

With increased discussion of universal preschool in California, and the possibility of increased educational standards for early childhood educators, it has become critically important to assess the capacity of the state's higher education system to meet rising demands for teacher preparation. Thus far, the discussion is moving toward raising the bar higher than California's current Title 5 standards, 1 possibly as high as a bachelor's degree with a credential for lead teachers, and an AA and Child Development Permit for assistant teachers. At least 20 states and the District of Columbia now require bachelor's degrees for teachers in state-financed prekindergarten programs.

Published
2004

165. Digital Television: Sharpening the Focus on Children. Media Now, Spring 2004

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA., Espejo, Eileen, and Miller, Patti

Abstract

As television transitions from analog to digital, questions arise as to how to best meet the needs of children. What are the potential benefits of digital television? How can the technology be used to serve children and families, while at the same time protect them from possible harm? The transition to digital television offers a unique opportunity to shape how this new technology can serve our nation's children. This issue of Media Now, a Children Now newsletter, focuses on digital television and its implications for kids and the programming designed for them. Also included in this issue are: "Programming Ahead of the Game" (Tom Ascheim); and "Digital Television Policy Recommendations" from the Children's Media Policy Coalition. (Contains 28 endnotes.)

Published
2004

166. Building Community Power for Better Schools: An Evaluation of the Parent and Youth Education Policy Collaborative, 2001-2003

Author

Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA., Keleher, Terry, and Morita, Josina

Abstract

School reform in Chicago, the third largest school district in the country, has been a major public concern for decades. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) suffered through financial crises, a bloated bureaucracy, and repeated teacher strikes, as academic achievement plummeted and dropout rates soared. In 1987, U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett characterized Chicago schools as "the worst in the nation" and an "educational meltdown." As the school system headed into the 21st century, some promising signs showed that some progress had been made, but many key indicators still showed serious problems. The school system's dropout rate of 43 percent was holding steady in 2001, according to a Crain's Chicago Business report. The high school graduation rate in 2002 was 68.5 percent, compared to the Illinois statewide average of 85.2 percent. Roughly half the students were unable to read at grade level. In June 2003, nearly 70 percent of the schools reported declines in reading scores. A majority of Chicago's schools--371of them--were named on the Illinois Board of Education's 2001 academic "early warning" list, an indicator of persistent systemic problems. The number had risen sharply during the previous 4 years. In September 2002, thirteen thousand CPS students had to repeat a grade, more than twice as many as the previous year and the largest total of retained students since the district initiated its policy to end social promotion in 1996. In early 2003 a Chicago Tribune analysis concluded that, "The Chicago schools are as segregated as they were 20 years ago," and that the creation of magnet schools amounted to "a miniature school district of choice, unavailable to most students, where white students get an increasingly disproportionate share of the highly sought-after seats." These key indicators paint a troubling picture of a school district that has been the subject of so much attention and reform efforts. The system has yet to come to grips with some of its fundamental problems, such as insufficient and inequitable distribution of resources, qualified teachers, classroom space, and other fundamental requirements for quality education. [Document was produced by a collaborative that includes Blocks Together, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, and Northwest Neighborhood Federation.]

Published
2004

167. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 17, Number 1. January-February 2004

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, and Lucich, Mardi

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Sick Season is Here (Judy Calder). Other topics include Infant Feeding; Guiding Toddler Behavior; Winter Blues; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; and Blood-Borne Pathogens. Pullout section includes information on Poison Treatment; Hearing Evaluation; Inclusion Planning; and Childhood Mental Health. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and the California Children and Families Commission.]

Published
2004

168. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 17, Number 6. November-December 2004

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, Lucich, Mardi, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is New Recommendations for the Influenza Vaccine (Eileen Walsh). Other topics include Non-Bleach Sanitizing; Creating Learning Environments; Proper Lifting/Carrying; Type 2 Diabetes Prevention; Nutrition; and School Readiness. Pullout section includes information on Childhood High Blood Pressure; Toilet Learning; and Managing Childhood Allergies. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2004

169. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 17, Number 5. September-October 2004

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, Lucich, Mardi, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is DEET-Based Repellents Protect Against Insect-Borne Disease (Eileen Walsh). Other topics include Bleach Sanitizing; Movement and Physical Development; Wearing Protective Gloves; Pesticide Use in Child Care Settings; and Oral Health Care. Pullout section includes information on Oral Health Care; West Nile Virus; Autistic Spectrum; and Challenging Behavior. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2004

170. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 17, Number 3. May-June 2004

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, Kunitz, Judith, and Lucich, Mardi

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Antibacterial Soaps: Benefit or Bad Idea? (Eva Guralnick). Other topics include Post-Vaccination Chicken Pox; Immunization; Toddler Environments; Hand Washing; Drowning Prevention; Oral Health Care; and Behavior Issues. Pullout section includes information on Computer Risks; Insect Repellent; Environments for the Physically Challenged; and Medication Administration. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2004

171. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 17, Number 2. March-April 2004

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, and Lucich, Mardi

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Putting the Brakes on a Silent Epidemic, which is about car accidents. Other topics include Food Issues; Family-Centered Child Care; Picky Eaters; Respiratory Hygiene; School Entry Physical Exams; and Health Screenings. Pullout section includes information on AD/HD; Language Development; Occupational Therapy; and Self-Esteem. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2004

172. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 17, Number 4. July-August 2004

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Calder, Judy, Kunitz, Judith, Lucich, Mardi, and Walsh, Eileen

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Vaccine Safety is Reaffirmed (Eva Guralnick). Other topics include Splinter Removal; Toilet Learning; Violence in Children's Lives; Television Viewing; Childhood Lead Poisoning; and Tuberculosis Screening. Pullout section includes information on Obesity; Thumb/Finger/Pacifier Sucking; Childhood Diabetes; and Behavior Issues. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2004

173. A Snapshot of Children on the California Border

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA.

Abstract

This snapshot of children on the California border examines the well-being of children along the U.S.-Mexico border, comparing California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. It indicates more than one-quarter of all California residents are foreign born (26%), compared to 8% of residents in non-border states. In Texas, the percentage of the population that is foreign born is more than twice as high along the border as in the rest of the state (28% versus 12%). In California, the percentage of foreign born is actually higher in the rest of the state (27%) than it is along the border (22%). California has both a land border and an ocean border. Many of California's immigrants come from overseas. Less than half of the foreign-born population in California was born in Mexico (44%), compared to 72% in New Mexico, 66% in Arizona, and 65% in Texas. (Contains 4 endnotes.) [This KIDS COUNT Snapshot was produced for the Annie E. Casey Foundation by Children Now.]

Published
2004

174. California Report Card 2004. Focus on Children in Immigrant Families

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA., Grossman-Swenson, Sarah, and Dominguez-Arms, Amy

Abstract

This document focuses on children in immigrant families to help Californians better understand the lives of almost half of California's children and families, about whom stereotypes often prevail. The report's data--obtained from sources such as the 2000 Census, the 2001 California Health Interview Survey and the 1999 and 2002 National Survey of America's Families--show that: (1) Most immigrant families in California have full-time workers: 84 percent of all children in immigrant families have at least one parent who works full-time; (2) Among California children in low-income families, those in immigrant families are much more likely to have a parent working full-time (74 percent) than those in native families (44 percent); (3) Children in immigrant families are more likely to be poor and live in crowded housing; (4) Poor children in immigrant families are less likely to receive food stamps than poor children in native families; (5) Children in immigrant families are less likely to have health insurance coverage from their parents' employers and, though public programs help, they are more likely to be uninsured than children of nonimmigrants; and (6)Children in immigrant families are less likely than children in native families to attend preschool and less likely to participate in after school enrichment activities once in school. (Contains 13 figures.)

Published
2004

175. Reporting on Race, Education & No Child Left Behind: A Guide for Journalists.

Author

Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA. and Johnson, Tammy

Abstract

This handbook is a tool that reporters can use to uncover the hidden dimensions of race in public education and ask the right questions about the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Section 1, "Race Revealed", includes "Special Education" (Daniel J. Losen); "Dropout and Graduation Rates" (Daniel J. Losen); "Segregation" (Jacinta Ma and John Yun); and "Sample News Stories: Race Concealed & Revealed in the News" (Jennifer Emiko Boyden). Section 2, "Race and No Child Left Behind," includes "Accountability" (Paul Weckstein); "Testing" (William J. Pittz); "Teacher Quality" (Beverly Cross); and "Reading Instruction" (Harold Berlak). Appended are a glossary of commonly used education terms and an extensive contact list of organizations and individuals who can promote varying perspectives on public education policy and practice. (Contains 89 references.) (SM)

Published
2003

176. Big Media, Little Kids: Media Consolidation & Children's Television Programming.

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA., Glaubke, Christina Romano, and Miller, Patti

Abstract

The Federal Communications Commission is currently considering modifying or eliminating existing media ownership rules. Children's advocates are concerned that any changes to these rules could negatively affect the already limited amount and types of programming available for children. Children Now conducted the first study to examine the availability and diversity of children programming in an increasingly consolidated media marketplace. Los Angeles was selected as a case study for this research because it is the second largest media market in the country, and two duopolies now exist among its television stations. The study compared the children's programming schedules from 1998, when the market's seven major commercial broadcast television stations were owned by seven different companies, to 2003, after consolidation reduced the number to five. The findings suggest that changes to the current ownership policies will have a serious impact on the availability and diversity of children's programming. Overall, the research shows there are fewer children's series, fewer broadcast hours, and an increase in repurposed (aired on more than one channel) programs in Los Angeles today compared to 5 years ago. (Author)

Published
2003

177. Daughters and Mothers Exercising Together (DAMET): Effects of Home- and University-Based Interventions on Physical Activity Behavior and Family Relations

Author

Ransdell, Lynda B., Eastep, Eric, Taylor, Alison, Oakland, Darcie, Schmidt, Jenny, Moyer-Mileur, Laurie, and Shultz, Barry

Abstract

This study compared two interventions in terms of impact on physical activity participation and mother-daughter relations. Previously sedentary mothers and daughters (N = 34) were randomly assigned to a 12-week university-or home-based physical activity group. Program activities were designed using focus group information, aspects of the social cognitive theory, and information from previously successful interventions. The university-based group met three times a week for fitness building and recreational activities. The home-based group received a packet of information and training to perform activities in or near the home. Changes in physical activity and family bonding were assessed for mothers and daughters separately using a 2 (group)(2 (time) repeated measures analysis of variance. On completing the program, mothers and daughters in each group reported increased participation in physical activity (p = 0.02 to 0.000). The majority of mothers (94%) and daughters (88%) agreed that "my relationship with my daughter/mother has improved as a result of participating in physical activity together." On the Parental Bonding Instrument daughters reported no statistically significant changes in their perceptions of "mom's level of caring" (p = 0.73); however, "mom's level of control" (p less than or equal to 0.05) increased. Group by Time interactions were not significant, indicating that there were no differences between results from either program. Both home- and university-based physical activity programs may be viable paradigms in which to improve family relations and increase physical activity. (Contains 6 tables.)

Published
2003

178. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 16, Number 5. September-October 2003

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Jensen, Susan, and Lucich, Mardi

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is Changing the Way We Look at Lead Poisoning (Lyn Dailey). Other topics include Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease; Social-Emotional Well-Being; Preventive Health Care for Children; Child Passenger Safety; and Child Care Health Advocates. Pullout section includes information on Child Abuse/Neglect; Health Records in Child Care; Childhood Diabetes; and Air Quality in Child Care Settings. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and the California Children and Families Commission.]

Published
2003

179. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 16, Number 3. May-June 2003

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, and Kunitz, Judith

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Promoting Complex Learning in the Play Yard (Jane P. Perry). Other topics include Infants and Milk; Music in Child Care; Immunization; Raccoons and Safety. Pullout section includes information on Over-the-Counter Drugs; Infant Intelligence; and Food Allergy treatment. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and the California Children and Families Commission.]

Published
2003

180. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 16, Number 2. March-April 2003

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, and Kunitz, Judith

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Stopping Tooth Decay from the Beginning (Karen G. Duderstadt). Other topics include Rashes; Language Development; Depression; Child Care Health Advocates; and Environmental Asthma. Pullout section includes information on Communicating with Child Care Providers; Diarrhea; Hearing Screening; and Fire Safety. (Individual articles contain references.)[Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and the California Children and Families Commission.]

Published
2003

181. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 16, Number 4. July-August 2003

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, and Kunitz, Judith

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is What Caregivers Can Do to Help Children Understand Death (Judy Calder). Other topics include Car Seat Use; Encouraging Exploration/Creativity; Food-Borne Disease; Pertussis; and UV Rays. Pullout section includes information on Microwave Ovens; Head Lice; Seizures; and Immunization. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and the California Children and Families Commission.]

Published
2003

182. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 16, Number 6. November-December 2003

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, A. Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, Jensen, Susan, and Lucich, Mardi

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. Lead article of this issue is Does Time in Child Care Affect Children's Behavior (Abbey Alkon). Other topics include Getting Ready for Flu Season; Feeding Young Children in Group Settings; Kitchen and Fire Safety; Immunization and Oral Health Care. Pullout section includes information on Vaccines; Gastric Tubes in the Child Care Setting; Behavior Concerns; and Childhood Depression. [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and First 5 California (formerly the California Children and Families Commission.)]

Published
2003

183. Children Falling through the Health Insurance Cracks: Early Observations and Promising Strategies for Keeping Low-Income Children Covered by Medi-Cal and Healthy Families.

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA., Children's Partnership, Santa Monica, CA., Testa, Kristen, Mohamadi, Larissa, Horner, Dawn, Lazarus, Wendy, Richards, Jayleen, and Finocchio, Len

Abstract

In an effort to provide uninsured children with health care, California and states across the nation have focused on locating uninsured children and enrolling them in Medicaid and their state children's health insurance program. This report provides a comprehensive examination of California's efforts and offers strategies for keeping children covered in the state's insurance programs, Medi-Cal and Healthy Families. Various sources of information about health insurance retention were consulted: community groups and health plans throughout California that assist families in enrolling and staying in Medi-Cal and Healthy Families, and other states' insurance program policies and experiences. Following an executive summary of the report, the report begins with an overview of Medi-Cal and Healthy Families enrollment and renewal processes. This part reviews and analyzes data available on retention in these programs to surmise the extent to which children are losing coverage. Based on interviews and a literature review, the report then identifies elements or target areas that affect children's continued enrollment: (1) coordinating among insurance programs; (2) simplifying the renewal process; (3) making premiums easier to pay; (4) communicating effectively with families; and (5) encouraging the use of services once insured. For each target area, the report highlights key findings and recommendations for policymakers to consider promising strategies to keep eligible children covered over time. The report also suggests elements for building a foundation for retention strategies--demonstration pilots, tracking, and research--to quantify and identify best practices for keeping children covered. The report's five appendices include 91 endnotes, a description of the study methodology, flowcharts of programs' processes for continuing coverage, and acknowledgments. (KB)

Published
2003

185. Interpret With Caution: The First State Title II Reports on the Quality of Teacher Preparation.

Author

Education Trust West, Oakland, CA., Huang, Sandra, Yi, Yun, and Haycock, Kati

Abstract

In enacting new teacher quality provisions in the Higher Education Act, Congress intended to increase clarity and consistency of public reporting about the status of teacher education programs and ensure that states establish accountability measures for teacher preparation institutions. Beginning in 2001, states must report yearly data on six dimensions of teacher preparation and performance (teacher standards, requirements for certification/licensure, assessment requirements and pass rates, criteria for measuring program performance, teachers on waivers, and state efforts to improve teacher quality). This paper presents results from an analysis of this data, investigating whether states are meeting the requirements and spirit of the law. Overall, state reports revealed little. Most of the reporting was inconsistent, incomplete, and incomprehensible. Some of the misleading findings include the fact that only one teacher preparation institution in the nation is classified as low-performing. A very low number of teachers are on waivers, and many institutions, even whole states, have 100-percent pass rates on licensure tests. Some states still have very weak assessment systems or no teacher assessment system at all. Many states have very large differences in the distribution of uncertified teachers between high-poverty districts and others. Study data are appended. (Contains 15 references.) (SM)

Published
2002

186. Enhancing the Completeness of the Narrative Accounts in Children with Learning Disabilities To Increase Witness Credibility in Cases of Abuse and Neglect.

Author

Oakland Univ., Rochester, MI. Adult Career Counseling Center. and Ruegg, Erica

Abstract

This report discusses a study that examined the perceived credibility of children with learning disabilities once they received instruction in a procedure to increase recall during narrative testimony. Narrative Elaboration Training (NET) helps children to develop memory skills by teaching strategies for remembering the details that are expected in questioning on the witness stand. It consists of four organizational categories cues that have been studied as triggers for children's event knowledge: participants, settings, actions, and conversation/affective states. Each topic is depicted in a simple drawing on flash cards that are used as cues to remind children to elaborate when possible. Adults (n=202) rated the credibility in both cued and free recall from a child who received the training, compared to a control. A significant difference was found in six of the eight credibility dimensions. The child who received NET was rated as more able to narrate, likeable, and nervous. The control child was rated as more confident, consistent, and outgoing. No significant difference was found in speech strength or believability. The report argues that although the data failed to show the child who received the training as being perceived more credible overall, he was seen as more capable of narrative. (Contains 23 references.) (CR)

Published
2002

187. Fall Colors, 2001-02: Prime Time Diversity Report.

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA., Parker, McCrae A., Miller, Patti, Espejo, Eileen, and Grossman-Swenson, Sarah

Abstract

Television is an integral part of American culture, and has the ability to play a major role in shaping belief systems, particularly for the youngest and most impressionable viewers. This study is the third annual study of diversity of characters in prime time television programming. The study examined the first two episodes of each prime time entertainment series airing on the six broadcast networks. The findings indicate that despite ongoing emphasis, encouragement, and pressure on the part of media advocates, civil rights groups, government officials, and even some entertainment industry leaders, the networks have yet to produce a prime time season that is representative of the diversity that young people experience and will undoubtedly continue to experience as maturing adults. Among the major findings are the following: (1) family structures are more obvious for white youth than for youth of color; (2) a majority of white youth were shown interacting with their parents but only a fourth of Latino youth were shown doing the same; (3) African American families served exclusively as the focus of situation comedies; (4) marital and parental status was more easily identifiable for women than men; (5) gay and lesbian characters are increasingly visible, with white males playing the majority roles; (6) disabled characters are increasingly visible, also with white males playing the majority of roles; (7) positions such as service workers, unskilled laborers, and criminals were played only by persons of color; and (8) whites and Asian/Pacific Islanders were portrayed more often as professionals; African American and Latino characters were more often portrayed as law enforcement; and Native Americans were typecast as spiritual advisors. (HTH)

Published
2002

188. Profiled & Punished: How San Diego Schools Undermine Latino & African American Student Achievement.

Author

Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA.

Abstract

Using data from the San Diego City School District as a case study, this paper describes how discipline policies and practices put black and Latino students at a disadvantage. It offers examples of effective approaches to addressing dysfunctional classrooms. It focuses on how San Diego's schools provide unequal educational opportunity in the following ways (1) racial disparities in suspensions and expulsions (including the use of zero tolerance policies); (2) unequal access to advanced placement, enrichment, and college preparatory classes; (3) unequal graduation rates; and (4) a significant demographic shift in the student population unaccompanied by a similar change in the teaching force. The paper notes that students of color stay in school longer and achieve more when they have teachers who share some of their cultural and racial experiences, focusing on the role model effect, the power of expectations, cultural relevance, and teacher retention. It concludes with four policy recommendations: establish goals and benchmarks for success; create a challenging, respectful learning environment for all students; initiate new procedures to monitor discipline practices; and aggressively institute programs to attract more teachers of color. (SM)

Published
2002

189. The High School Diploma: Making It More Than an Empty Promise.

Author

Education Trust West, Oakland, CA., Ali, Russlynn, and Jenkins, Gabe

Abstract

To have any real chance of success in the workplace or in college, high school students must regularly engage in more rigorous, intellectually challenging work and must make more progress during their high school years than they do now. This report, presented to the California Senate Standing Committee on Education, states that in California, statewide minimum curricular requirements do not prepare high school students adequately for work or college. The problem in California, the report contends, is that the education system channels most high school students--especially poor students and students of color--into a low-rigor curriculum, which makes a high school diploma practically useless for their future in the workplace or college. The report goes on to examine the expected impact of implementing a high-rigor college-readiness curriculum as the default curriculum in California's high schools. The report also presents data that show how school districts in California that have implemented college-readiness curriculum as the default curriculum have recorded higher assessment scores, lower achievement gaps, and increases in students' desire to attend college and eligibility to apply to the California University System. (Contains 29 figures and 15 references.) (WFA)

Published
2002

190. Child Care Health Connections. A Health and Safety Newsletter for California Child Care Professionals. Volume 16, Number 1. January-February 2002

Author

California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Zamani, Rahman, Guralnick, Eva, and Kunitz, Judith

Abstract

"Child Care Health Connections" is a bimonthly newsletter published by the California Childcare Health Program (CCHP), a community-based program of the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, Department of Family Health Care Nursing. The goals of the newsletter are to promote and support a healthy and safe environment for all children in child care reflecting the state's diversity; to recreate linkages and promote collaboration among health and safety and child care professionals; and to be guided by the most up-to-date knowledge of the best practices and concepts of health, wellness and safety. Information provided in the newsletter is intended to supplement, not replace, medical advice. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. The lead article of this issue is Sanitizing Gels versus Hand Washing (Sharon Douglas Ware). Other topics include Child Rashes; Child Care Routines/Healthy Development; Health and Safety for Pregnant Staff; Childhood Asthma and Food Storage. Pullout section includes information on Dangers of Shaking; Cleaning/Sanitizing/Disinfecting; Autism; and Childhood Seizures. (Individual articles contain references.) [Additional support provided by Healthy Child Care California and the California Children and Families Commission.]

Published
2002

191. Child Care Health Connections, 2002.

Author

San Diego State Univ., CA. Graduate School of Public Health., California Univ., San Francisco. School of Nursing., California Childcare Health Program, Oakland., Guralnick, Eva, Zamani, Rahman, Evinger, Sara, Dailey, Lyn, Sherman, Marsha, Oku, Cheryl, and Kunitz, Judith

Abstract

This document is comprised of the six 2002 issues of a bimonthly newsletter on children's health for California's child care professionals. The newsletter provides information on current and emerging health and safety issues relevant to child care providers and links the health, safety, and child care communities. Regular features include columns on resources or current information related to infant/toddler care, school-age child care, public health, staff health, nutrition, inclusion, diversity, health consultancy, product information, pending legislation, available resources, and "Ask the Nurse," a Question-Answer column. A special pull-out section contains discussion of interest to parents and health and safety notes in both English and Spanish versions. Also included is a list of conferences and other events of interest to the California child care community. Featured story topics for each newsletter follow: (1) injury prevention curriculum (Jan-Feb); (2) new car seat laws in California (Mar-Apr); (3) benefits of child care health consultants, and preventing shaken baby syndrome (May-Jun); (4) preventing falls (Jul-Aug); (5) school nurses, and preventing back injury (Sep-Oct); and (6) the West Nile Virus update (Nov-Dec). (KB)

Published
2002

192. California Report Card, 2002: Children's Critical Early Years.

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA., Richards, Jayleen, and Dominguez-Arms, Amy

Abstract

Acknowledging the connection between children's well-being in their early years and their later academic success, this report card documents the well-being of young children in California with regard to their early care and education, health, family economic resources, and child safety. The report identifies state improvements and areas where improvement is still needed, compares California to other states, and offers strategies for improving young children's chances to thrive. The report's introduction highlights important findings of the report related to the proportion of children living in poverty, the significant racial disparities, and the numbers of children experiencing food insecurity or lacking health insurance. Following the introduction, the report discusses young children's well-being in the following areas: (1) education, including the cost of quality early care and education programs, preschool enrollment, per pupil expenditures for K-12, and academic achievement; (2) health, including health insurance coverage, infant health, and oral health; (3) family economics, including children in low-income or poor families, housing, before- and after-school programs, and food programs; (4) child safety, including domestic violence, child abuse, foster care, and child mortality. Throughout the sections of the report are descriptions of promising or successful programs to meet young children's needs. The final section of the report presents a vision for each area and offers recommendations for state policy changes to improve young children's overall well-being as well as recommendations for community action. The report concludes with a list of members of the California Report Card advisory committee and the Children Now board of directors. (Contains 62 endnotes.) (KB)

Published
2002

193. Pathways to Parent Leadership. A Bilingual Report = Senderos a un Liderazgo de Padres. Un Informe Bilingue.

Author

Action Alliance for Children, Oakland, CA., Branin, Larissa, Moore, Irene, and Pearlman, Eve

Abstract

This report, presented in English and Spanish, profiles nine successful parent leadership programs in communities throughout California. Common factors contributing to the programs' success are parents learning by doing, acquiring knowledge and skills, learning from other parents, and making a personal connection. Other contributing factors are programs listening to parents, supporting the whole parent, supporting ongoing connections, and building partnerships with schools. The program descriptions include: "MALDEF: Parent/School Partnership" (Irene Moore); "Head Start: Welcoming Parents to Grow" (Eve Pearlman); "Parent Institute: Teaching Parents to be Leaders in Their Children's Education" (Irene Moore); "The Right Question Project: Tools for Advocacy" (Eve Pearlman); " Comadres/Compadres: Leaders and Mentors" (Irene Moore); "Parent Voices: Learning by Doing Creates Leaders" (Eve Pearlman); "PICO: Step-by-Step Leadership Development" (Irene Moore); "PLANtoLEAD: A 'Democracy School' for Parents" (Larissa Branin); and "Promotoras: Community Health Leaders" (Eve Pearlman). The program descriptions include information on keys to success, strategies, and training basics. Includes a list of national, statewide, and regional organizations. (SM)

Published
2002

194. California: The State of Our Children, 2002. Children's Critical Early Years.

Author

Children Now, Oakland, CA. and Grossman-Swenson, Sarah

Abstract

This Kids Count data book examines trends in the well-being of California's children, focusing on factors influencing young children. The statistical portrait is based on trends in 54 indicators of well-being in 4 areas: (1) education, including preschool participation, licensed child care spaces, percentage of income spent on child care, reading and math skills, per pupil expenditure, and teacher/caregiver compensation; (2) health, including uninsured children, prenatal care, Medi-Cal and Healthy Families enrollment, infant mortality, teen birth rate, and immunizations; (3) family economics, including child poverty rate, median household income, child care costs, children's TANF participation, and participation in nutrition or food stamp programs; and (4) safety, including child abuse rates, foster care, gun violence, child mortality, and juvenile incarceration. Following introductory remarks, the data book presents recommendations in each area arising from the report's findings and explains the county and state rankings and demographic calculations. The first part of the data book, organized by area, details findings for each indicator, focusing on national averages and California's state rank, and on recent trends. Racial/ethnic and income differences in indicators are presented when available. The second part of the book presents county data for 20 indicators and for demographics. The data book's findings indicate that 20 percent of California's children live in poverty, nearly 25 percent experience food insecurity, and about 14 percent lack health coverage. Racial/ethnic disparities in well-being remain significant in the areas of low birthweight and mother's educational attainment. (KB)

Published
2002

195. Community College Transfer Students at the University of California. Annual Report, 2002.

Author

California Univ., Oakland. Office of the President., Handel, Stephen J., Reich, Jennifer, Heisel, Margaret, Tacconi, Robert, and Egorin, Melanie

Abstract

This annual report highlights the efforts of the University of California (UC) to increase the number of students who transfer to a UC campus from a California Community College (CCC). The UC mission regarding educational outreach is twofold: to increase diversity on campus, and to help improve the quality of education for students in educationally disadvantaged circumstances. In 1997, UC and the CCCs agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase the number of transfer students by one-third. UC has the goal of enrolling 15,300 new students from California Community Colleges by 2005-06, which requires an increased transfer enrollment of 7.3% per year, almost double the historical rate of growth for UC. During 2000-01, UC enrolled 3.9% more transfer students than in the previous year. The MOU also calls for greater student diversity, and aims to enroll larger numbers of American Indian, African American, and Chicano/Latino students. Since 1998-99, student enrollment from these ethnic groups has increased 21.5%. The report describes UC-wide and campus transfer initiatives, including transfer student financing plans, outreach, counseling programs, and articulation agreements. Also describes the Dual Admissions Program (DAP), which seeks to identify students at the high school level and invite them to apply for admission to a UC and a CCC simultaneously. (NB)

Published
2002

196. Resource Guide for Teachers. Labor Education for the K-12 Curriculum. Revised.

Author

California Federation of Teachers, Oakland. and California Univ., Los Angeles. Center for Labor Research and Education.

Abstract

This labor education resource guide provides teachers with information about the history and current role of the labor movement in the United States. The guide is divided into 15 sections: (1) "Curricula, Lesson Plans, and Guides"; (2) "Exemplary Labor in the Schools Programs"; (3) "Teacher Training Programs"; (4) "Guest Speakers and Adopt-a-School Programs"; (5) "Student Readings"; (6) "Teacher Readings"; (7) "Audio-Visual Resources"; (8) "Labor Archives and Libraries"; (9) "College and University Labor Studies Programs"; (10) "Occupational Safety and Health Programs"; (11) "Diversity in Unions and the Workforce"; (12) "Labor Arts and Culture Organizations"; (13) "Websites for Labor Education"; (14) "Other Materials and Teaching Resources"; and (15) "Cesar Chavez Educational Materials." (BT)

Published
2002

197. Adult Career Counseling Center Nineteenth Annual Report, September 2001-June 2002. Computer-Assisted Career Guidance Systems and Career Counseling Services.

Author

Oakland Univ., Rochester, MI. Adult Career Counseling Center., Goodman, Jane, Anderson, Mary, Flatter, Brian, Harvey, Jennifer, McCarthy, Kelly, and Yousif, Newjen

Abstract

The year 2001-02 marks the Adult Career Counseling Center's (ACCC's) nineteenth year of service, during which career advisors saw 102 community clients for over 300 hours of counseling. ACCC provides advising services at no charge for adults who are seeking guidance with career-related issues, including career exploration and planning. The computer-assisted career guidance programs used in ACCC are Career Explorer (Bridges), Michigan Occupational Information System, and, coming soon, Strong Interest Inventory. Other services include use of other assessment instruments; a collection of print materials; telephone assistance; and referrals. For a number of years, ACCC and the Practicum Counseling Center (PCC) have had a mutually beneficial partnership, with referral of ACCC clients to PCC for their more comprehensive array of services. Most clients have rated their overall experience, computer guidance programs, and other ACCC resources, and advisor skills as outstanding. Marketing and public relations have included public service announcements, bulletin boards, brochures, and workshops. (Appendixes include an ACCC disclosure statement, auxiliary grant-supported services, and brief report of the Pontiac ACCC.) (YLB)

Published
2002

199. Putting Data to Work to Support OUSD Teacher Retention

Author

University of California, Berkeley. Center for Cities and Schools, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), and Kaiser-Nyman, Chris

Abstract

Since 2007, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) has averaged an 81.5% teacher retention rate on their average of 2,295 teachers. This means that each year, OUSD needs to fill over 400 teaching positions. Nationally, the teacher retention rate is around 90%, and in California that number hovers at 88%. With this in mind, in January 2018, OUSD's Talent Division administered a comprehensive 74-question survey to all staff members. While this report analyzes responses only from teachers, the survey asked all employees about their work environment, their colleagues and supervisors, professional development, systems of support, and factors that push them to leave or stay at OUSD, among many others. As the district targets improved teacher retention, it plans to use insights from this survey in order to center the voices of teachers when making changes intended to improve teacher retention.

Published
2019

200. The Case for Investing in Teacher Wellness

Author

University of California, Berkeley. Center for Cities and Schools, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), and Farnesworth, Irene

Abstract

Health and wellness are critical elements of teacher performance, attendance, retention, and ultimately, student achievement. While teacher wellness and stress is a nation-wide concern, data suggest that Oakland Unified School District has particularly high levels of teacher stress and a gap in wellness. While there is a growing understanding in the field of the importance for teachers to be well in order to be effective, less research has been conducted about the personal costs to teachers, and the financial costs to the district, when teachers are unwell. Teacher wellness goes far deeper than physical fitness and mental preparedness for work. While these are critical components of a healthy lifestyle and professional success, research on teacher wellness suggests that workplace culture elements like professional development, supportive school administration, decision-making power, and consistent school policies also are large contributors to teacher wellness. Finally, providing individual-level support to teachers to support them emotionally and professionally can help teachers manage their classrooms and students' needs as well as their own health. This report used a mixed methods approach to understand the opportunities, scope, and costs relating to teacher wellness issues in OUSD and examines: (1) What are the opportunities to improve teacher wellness? (2) How much does the lack of teacher wellness cost the district? and (3) What is the impact of teacher wellness on retention and attendance rates?

Published
2019

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