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In State and Local Elections, Voters Chose Children and Families
On Tuesday, voters around the country supported measures to strengthen ECE.
Traveling Turtles, Cardboard Playgrounds, and Bear Puppets: How Early Childhood Educators are Ensuring Joyful, Engaged Learning at a Distance
Early childhood education at a distance is far from ideal, but teachers across the country are rising to the challenge.
What’s at Stake for Early Childhood Education? A Look at Federal Elections
The results of the election will have a significant impact on a whole host of issues, including early childhood education.
What’s at Stake for Early Childhood Education? A Look at State Elections
State leaders are very important when it comes to ECE. Here's a look at what’s on the ballot at the state level next week.
New Survey Highlights Impact of COVID-19 on Young DLLs in California
Survey highlights how widespread the disruption caused by the pandemic has been for California’s young children, particularly DLLs
Three Big Ideas to Fix Child Care in the Time of COVID and Beyond
Here are three ideas that caught our attention from a new report released by the Alliance for Early Success.
The Struggle to Reopen Family Child Care
Tita Mira’s Family Day Care in Los Angeles was forced to close its doors when COVID hit.
How One DC Charter Network is Delivering Pre-K During COVID-19
Aligning with the decision of DC Public Schools, AppleTree preschools started the year virtually.
Kindergarten Entry Assessments During COVID-19: How are States Adapting?
Just as teachers, students, and families are being asked to adapt to this entirely new world of education, KEAs will need to do the same.
Q&A About Measuring Quality in Pre-K Classrooms
More work is needed on defining and measuring the active ingredients that drive children’s school readiness gains in pre-K programs
Celebrating and Honoring Ruby Takanishi, 1946-2020
A tribute to Ruby Takanishi, a thoughtful and forceful leader in early education, who passed away in August 2020.
Preschool Teachers Learning Together Remotely: Lessons from a Hawaiian School System
When COVID-19 forced schools to close, preschool teachers in Hawaii went online to learn how to reach and teach their young students.
Pre-K, Remote Learning, and Parent Engagement
Two high-quality San Antonio early learning centers prioritize parent engagement as they adapt to COVID-19.