Out Today: Three Reforms for Improving Teaching and Caregiving in Louisiana
Many of the Louisiana Department of Education’s recent/current reforms are focused on the state’s youngest learners.
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Newly Elected Governors Make Early Education A Priority
Many governors-elect campaigned on promises to expand access and increase funding to early care and education programs
A Twisting Path towards a Better Life: The Experience of Caregiver Students
There are very few things more difficult than keeping or maintaining a work-life balance while having kids and attending college.
Caregivers in Higher Education
Over the coming months, New America will explore how better to support student caregivers and their families through higher education.
Let’s Get On With This Business!
States Should Equip Principals to Lead the Youngest Learners in their Schools
October is National Principals Month, and it’s an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of these sometimes overlooked professionals.
The Importance of Faces for Infants’ Learning
Early Childhood Data Collaborative Survey Points to Greater Need for Data Coordination
A brief overview of the 2018 Early Childhood Data Systems Survey report.
Values, Beliefs, and Institutions – What’s Needed for Early Educators to Unwind ECE’s Thorny Knot?
Overwhelming Number of Voters Support Funding Early Learning
Early learning is more popular than watching videos of cute puppies or even the Super Bowl.
New Spending Bill Boosts Funding for Key ECE Programs
The spending bill is positive news for advocates of increased funding of early care and education programs
Early Math Integration Starts with Teacher Preparation Programs
A look into how ECE faculty members feel about integrating early math concepts into teacher preparation programs.
Preparing Competent Early Childhood Educators: Is Higher Education Up to the Task?
Ask the Parents: Gathering Perspectives on Libraries, Media, and Technology
A new peer-coaching program for librarians starts by gathering input from parents on what they need regarding media and technology.