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Starting Young: Massachusetts Birth-3rd Grade Policies that Support Children’s Literacy Development
The report discusses MA's promising vision for early education and new approaches that could ensure more students have access to early ed.
Child Care Teachers: Underpaid and Underappreciated
Despite the important nature of their work, child care teachers are among the country's lowest-paid workers.
“Pay for Success” Gaining Traction as ECE Funding Option, But Should It Be?
"Pay for success" arrangements offer a new, though still unproven, source of cash for ECE programs.
What Should Smarter Testing Look Like in the Early Grades?
With the recent debate about testing in school, it's easy to forget that assessment can be a valuable tool for improving instruction.
Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
Online Software, Offline Early Ed Inadequacy
Online literacy programs are better than nothing. But Abbie Lieberman and Aaron Loewenberg ask if "better than nothing" is really the best w
It’s Time For Candidates To Start Talking About Early Education
A new bipartisan poll finds that investing in high-quality early education is a top priority among voters.
Online Literacy Software is Not the Same as Quality Pre-K
This year, over 6,600 Utah children are attempting to learn the skills needed for kindergarten via a state-funded online school program.
Chronic Absenteeism in Kindergarten
Studies suggest that kindergarten absenteeism leads to poor reading skills by the end of third grade.
Preschool Development Grants At Risk
Vital funding being used to expand pre-K access across the country will disappear if Congress fails to restore budget cuts.
New Research: Two-Year-Old Vocabulary Predicts Kindergarten Success
A new study linking early vocabulary skills to kindergarten success highlights the importance of early intervention.
Oregon Embraces Full-Day Kindergarten
Studies show that the benefits of full-day kindergarten are worth the cost.
Early Intervention Key to Combating Illiteracy
Early intervention programs are fundamental to reducing the number of Americans who are functionally illiterate.
Many New Principals Lack Early Ed Knowledge
Fifty-three percent of the principals said they had pre-K programs in their schools, but only 1 in 5 felt well-trained in instruction for ea