For One Principal, A Unified Vision of Elementary School that Includes Infants and Toddlers
Oakland, Calif. shows why investing in birth-to-five education benefits the work of an elementary school.
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Pre-K in DC: Leading in Access and Working to Improve Instructional Quality
A recent report emphasizes the positives of high access and funding, while acknowledging that work remains to be done to improve instruction
How Three States Are Focusing on Early Childhood Educators
In 2016, more than 120 bills related to early childhood were passed in 38 states. Three states in particular passed noteworthy legislation.
Better Compensation: A Necessary Component for a Strong Head Start Workforce
Increasing education requirements in the ECE field, combined with low wages, can make maintaining a high-quality workforce challenging.
New Paper: Unlocking ESSA’s Potential to Support Early Learning
New America and the BUILD Initiative explore major ESSA provisions that have implications for our nation’s youngest learners
Panel Discussion Focuses on Reinventing the Primary School
Portland event focused on engaging with students and families long before children first enter kindergarten
Maternal Depression May Reduce Empathy in Children
A new study examines maternal depression and early caregiving as long-term predictors of children’s empathy.
New Committee on Financing Early Care and Education with a Highly Qualified Workforce
Uneven Progress for Early Care and Education in 2016
While some states have improved access and quality to child care, others have moved backwards.
Tax Reforms Proposed to Increase Access to Early Education
Tax changes could increase access to early education, but more reforms are necessary to address issues of quality
2017 State Pre-K Funding? Outlook Hazy
Gubernatorial budget proposals offer some insight into early education priorities at the state level.
The Importance of Social Networks Among Low-Income Fathers
A recent report acknowledges that most fathers both need and want the kind of support that social networks provide.
Betsy DeVos and the Cycle of LGBT Student Inequity
Betsy DeVos is about to passively become part of a system designed to keep LGBT students at a disadvantage.
Sowing the Seeds for Successful STEM Learning in Early Childhood
In a new report, New America and the Cooney Center recommend ways to ensure that more young children have opportunities to explore STEM.