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2004 Playing for Keeps International Conference
Conference Co-Chairs

Professor Bowman's areas of academic expertise include early childhood care and education; technology for young children; educational equity for low-income and minority children; moral development of children; and intergenerational family support, particularly the role of grandparents. Among her recent publications are the following articles, reports, books, and chapters:

• Bowman, B. T. "Facing the Future," in NAEYC at 75. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2001.
• Bowman, B. T.; S. Donovan; and M. Burns, Eds. Eager to Learn. Washington D.C.: National Academy Press, 2001.
• Bowman, B. T. "Kindergarten Practices for Children from Low-Income Homes," in The Transition to Kindergarten, Eds. R. Pianata and M. Cox. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, 1999.
• Bowman, B. T. "Policy Implications for Math, Science, and Technology in Early Childhood Education." Dialogue on Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education. American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1998.
• Bowman, B. T. "Preschool as Family Support," in Advances in Early Education and Day Care: Family Policy and Practice on Early Child Care, Ed. S. Reifel. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press, Inc., 1997.



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