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It Takes a District: DC’s Strategy for Improving Child Care Quality
What do DeVos and Price Picks Mean for Early Ed?
The future of early learning under the incoming Trump administration remains opaque.
Child Care is a Crucial Support for the 4.8 Million Parents in College
Balancing family life, being a parent and focusing on school work is difficult, especially without the support of a spouse or partner.
How the Science of Child Development Can be Leveraged to Strengthen the Child Welfare System
The Center on the Developing Child has released a new report on the implications of development science for child welfare policy & practice.
When It Comes to Infant-Toddler Care and Development, It’s All About the Relationships
A new brief focuses on two practices that child care centers should make a priority: primary caregiving and continuity of care
Fathers Play a Pivotal Role in Their Children’s Early Educational Experiences
Early education programs must continue to work to break down the barriers to father engagement.
A Lot of Data to Celebrate But More to Do
Income is up, poverty is down, but disparities in economic security remain substantial.
Steps Forward for Paid Leave
Not Just Book Shelves: Libraries as Key Spaces for Family Engagement
Today's libraries are playing an important role for families as learning spaces.
Getting Out Comes at a Cost
Many returning citizens are faced with a mountain of debt after they are released from prison.
Babies in Prison? It’s Not What You Think
Tackling Child Poverty in the U.S: Lessons from the U.K.
The United States has a lot to learn from Britain when it comes to addressing child poverty.