Debra L. Prince

The importance of making the well-being of children in poverty a priority

Abstract:
Hurricane Katrina exposed to the world the side of America that is often ignored or forgotten. The side of America where people live in poverty and struggle to meet their most basic needs. This article examines the well-being of young children in the states hit hardest by Katrina, Mississippi and Louisiana, and later measures of academic achievement.

Citation:
Prince, D. L., Pepper, K., & Brocato, D. K. (2006). The importance of making the well-being of children in poverty a priority. Early Childhood Education Journal, 34(1).

Katrina and NCLB: Mandates but no provisions.

Author(s): Debra L. Prince, Kimberly Triplett & Gail Lindsey

Abstract:
Hurricane Katrina uncovered a side of America that is often forgotten. This destructive force of nature highlighted the side of America where people live in poverty. Without the needed resources and support, thousands of the storms victims were left behind. This incident unfortunately parallels another crisis in our nation. Many of America’s children are being left behind educationally because sufficient planning to ensure their well-being and development during early childhood has not taken place. The purpose of this article is to highlight the relationships among poverty, children’s well-being, and academic achievement by examining indicators of those variables for the states of Mississippi and Louisiana.

Citation:
Prince, D. L., Triplett, K., & Lindsey, G. (2006). Katrina and NCLB: Mandates but no provisions. Exchange Quarterly, 10(3).