Improving Language Access in Early Childhood Programs
Recommendations for strengthening existing policies to establish language access as a foundational component of early childhood programs
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Kentucky Gets Creative in Addressing Its Child Care Staffing Shortage
Starting in late October, child care workers in the state are automatically eligible for child care subsidies via the state’s Child Care Ass
Building Pathways to Earning California’s PK-3 Credential
Accessible teacher preparation programs for the current ECE workforce will ensure they have a chance at new TK jobs
Setting the Record Straight on Social-Emotional Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective
An interview with a veteran teacher about social-emotional learning
Meeting Demand for California’s New Public Pre-K Jobs
A new preK-3rd grade credential aims to bring more early childhood expertise into California's public schools. Will it work?
Follow-up Q & A with Dual Language Learner Experts on Improving Pre-K Assessments
Pre-K assessments do not equitably include DLLs, hear from experts about how we can change that.
Setting the Record Straight on Social-Emotional Learning: The Business Case for SEL
Business leaders are paying more attention to the importance of hiring employees with adequate social-emotional skills
Rethinking Outdoor Space for High-Quality Early Learning
This brief highlights providers who transformed their outdoor spaces to elevate learning for children and grant access to nature.
Connecting ECE and Elementary Administrators to Build a Strong P-3 Continuum
The GEEARS P-3 Leaders Fellowship is an opportunity for early & elementary educators to learn and collaborate together.
Leveraging PDG to Enable Seamless Transitions Across Early Learning
PDG includes a focus on the transition into kindergarten and alignment with the early grades.
What Tulsa Tells Us About Universal Pre-K
The effects of pre-K persist through adulthood and the long-term benefits exceed the short-term costs
Resources for Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Applications
A collection of resources for PDG B-5 grant applications
How Federal COVID Relief Dollars Are Helping States and Districts Invest in Early Education
States and districts should take advantage of federal relief dollars to ensure all children get off to a solid start
Moving Forward Together: Centering Racial Equity in Early Education and Care
An invitation to join the ever-evolving story of transformation within the ECE field
A State Scan of Early Learning Assessments and Data Systems
This policy overview explores states’ efforts to collect and use early learning data to effectively serve children and families.