An Apprenticeship in California Designed for Family Child Care Providers
This promising program strengthens providers’ knowledge while encouraging their continued participation in the workforce.
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The Invisible Work of Dual Language Educators
A new study captures the sentiments of dual language and bilingual elementary educators and brings their hidden work to light.
Our Work: 2019 in Review and What’s Coming Next
December is a month for reflecting on the current year and looking ahead to the next one
The Bipartisan “Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act”
A new bill in the Senate hopes to better prepare pre-service principals in early learning and child development.
Dual Language Learners’ Literacy and Language Development Through Pre-K
A new study compares children’s language and literacy development in both English and their home language over the course of one pre-K year.
Equitably Expanding Educational Requirements: Insights from Diverse Early Educators
Educators of color who care for young children must be elevated throughout policy conversations to ensure equitable systemic change.
Tuition-Free, Full-Day Kindergarten Commences in Colorado
In his campaign for the governorship, Polis pledged state funding for free, universal, full-day kindergarten and pre-K within two years.
Federal Spending on Early Care and Education: Past, Present, and Future
Funding for early care and education should be prioritized to meet the needs of young children
No Child Deserves to Attend a Crumbling School
So why are beleaguered buildings a defining feature of so many of America's schools—and what should we do about it?
Home Visits, Universal Pre-K, and Trauma-Informed Care… California Dreams Big for Families
With a state budget that invests in families and a Governor committed to California's children, the future looks sunny on the golden coast.
Global Lessons in Early Care and Education: The Early Advantage 2
Contrary to American exceptionalism, research shows that the USA is falling behind the rest of the world in early education and care.
First 10 Schools and Communities: Helping All Young Children Grow and Thrive
The holistic First 10 approach combines alignment across early education with family engagement and social services.
Appreciating Early Childhood Educators
Credentials and Classrooms: Teacher Qualifications’ Impact on Learning Environments
A recent meta-analysis examined whether teachers’ educational attainment improves the quality of their early childhood classroom.