BOOK Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Reclaiming Childhood from Market Logic

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Title: Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Reclaiming Childhood from Market Logic

Guy Roberts-Holmes, Peter Moss Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance (Contesting Early Childhood)

Across essays by international scholars, Neoliberalism and Early Childhood Education: Markets, Imaginaries and Governance examines how children, families, and educators have been drawn into a system that treats care as a commodity and children as future economic contributors.

For anyone working with children—or advocating for better systems—this book is essential. It names the forces we’re up against, but also invites us to imagine otherwise.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Key Takeaways & Next Steps (For Teachers and Parents)

What You Can Do Tomorrow

Reflect on whether the tools you use (charts, goals, scripts) align with your values.
Let children lead. Resist the pressure to direct every moment toward a measurable outcome.

Longer-Term Shifts to Consider