Intersections of children's health, education, and welfare /

Connecting well-being with children's education, their earning potential, and their healthcare are critical, as the United States falls behind other modern nations in productivity and educational proficiency. Beginning with the limitations or absence of health-care, low quality education and su...

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Main Author: Cooper, Bruce S.
Other Authors: Mulvey, Janet D.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Series:Education policy (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
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Summary:Connecting well-being with children's education, their earning potential, and their healthcare are critical, as the United States falls behind other modern nations in productivity and educational proficiency. Beginning with the limitations or absence of health-care, low quality education and supportive communities, we suggest ways that our children can begin to be prepared, healthy and participative in a productive society. Clear associations abound between quality of life, physical health, psychological well-being and social interactions. Positive environments, including a supportive home life, good health care and appropriate schooling, create connections to self, home, community and beyond. A child's welfare is directly connected to the conditions of home, school and health. Each is a determinant of growth and development, sustainability or reliance.
Physical Description:x, 191 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780230340145 (hardback)
0230340148 (hardback)