Science Shows Benefits from Conversational ‘Turn-Taking’ with Babies
Scientific studies, from language development to neuroscience, continue to show why it is important to converse with infants.
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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.
Centering Equity: Authentic Family Engagement Is Bi-Directional: Engaging in Meaningful Family Partnerships
There are multi-faceted benefits to strong family and community partnerships
Insights from Survey of Early Childhood Workforce in 9 Countries
Results show a shortage of ECEC staff across countries, with low status and low wages cited as a culprit.
Centering Equity: Busting the Bell Curve – How Can We Tell the Whole Story of Early Childhood Education?
Data must provide a truly holistic snapshot of children’s development, regardless of race or language
Supporting Early Educators in Higher Education: Exploring Both Sides of the Coin
Higher education is a two-sided coin, with the student on one side and the faculty and program on the flip side.
Drawing from the Margins: The Role of ECE for Our Youngest Homeless Students
ESSA provides a new opportunity to refocus states' efforts on their commitment to homeless children
To Help Young Boys of Color, Oakland Looks to Leadership from their Parents
A new coalition builds parents’ advocacy skills to create more supportive schools for their boys
Centering Equity: Racial Equity in the Early Learning Classroom—More than a Buzzword for More than a Gap
Local early Learning programs have emerged that are working to break the silence on race in teaching and learning practice
Center Director Preparation: How Do We Prepare a Renaissance Woman?
The Field Comes Together to Advance Equity in Early Ed
NAEYC's equity statement was endorsed by more than 100 organizations, including New America’s Early & Elementary Education Policy team.
A Conversation with Dr. Ryan Pontier: Supporting DLLs Bilingualism in Early Head Start
Dr. Ryan Pontier shares about his work helping home childcare providers support and nurture DLLs' bilingualism in the classroom.
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.
Centering Equity: Leading for Equity in Early Learning
Center director and principal preparation programs should focus on the importance of leadership in creating equitable programs and services.