A Fragmented Non-System: Highlighting the Lack of Sustainable Funding for ECE in America
Contrasting our country’s approach to K-12 schools with its lack of commitment to early education and care
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Better Data Could Improve Early Intervention Access
A new GAO report suggests that disaggregated data on each of the stages prior to enrollment could identify and address disparities of access
A Nationwide Culture of Inclusion Promotes Happiness
Children with and without disabilities learning together have the opportunity to strengthen their social emotional skills.
Q&A with Anamarie Whitaker on Pre-K Effectiveness
A new working paper highlights the need for more rigorous, long-term research on pre-K effectiveness
States Take Legislative Action to Ease the Burdens Facing Family Child Care Providers
FCC providers make up a critical component of the child care landscape and face a host of unique challenges
Supporting A Strong Start for Children with Disabilities
Announcing a blog series on early development and disability that examines early intervention and early childhood special education
What Will 2024 Hold for Early Care and Education?
Thinking about what 2024 might mean for early care and education
New Data Shed Light on Pre-K Enrollment Numbers and Discipline Patterns
This data from the CRDC is the first since the 2017-2018 release
Early Learning Assessment: A Force For Good When Used Responsibly
New Videos Highlight the Importance of Pre-K Assessment, Data, and Curricula
Easy-to-understand explanations about the importance of improving pre-K outcomes
The State of State Pre-K Data Systems
Variations in pre-K data capacities impact states' ability to understand access, experiences, and outcomes for families and the workforce
The Strategy Behind a $5 Million Win for Child Care and Early Education in Anchorage
Marijuana tax revenue will now be used for the benefit of young children and their families
Election Day 2023: Races That Could Impact Early Care and Education
Several races could have significant impacts on young children and their families
The Value of Virginia’s Early Childhood Investments
A benefit-cost analysis finds that an additional $309 million investment pays for itself within a year with even greater returns to come