North Carolina Study: Early Education Gains Persist, Are Linked To Funding
Children who lived in counties that adequately funded early childhood programs made significant gains in reading and math
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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.
5 Questions about the Education Implications of the 2016 Elections
Here are some of our top questions—questions we hope reporters and education leaders will also be asking Trump and elected leaders.
Early Math Skills Crucial to Children’s Learning
But most classrooms and teachers underprepared to teach math well, according to Transforming the Workforce report
Teacher Shortage? Depends Who You Ask
Report projects shortage but critics point to a more nuanced picture of the teaching workforce
Election Results Roundup for Early Education
On Tuesday a handful of cities and states cast votes that will have an impact on the future of education access for young children
There’s A Lot We Can Learn From Pre-K in Tennessee
Barely Hanging On: The Acrobatics of Funding High Quality Care for Young Children
In high cost environments like San Jose, providers are struggling to stay afloat and provide quality learning experiences
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
Cyberbullying Prevention: A Case for Starting Early
What parents and educators should recognize is that addressing cyberbullying may require starting with early education.
Benefits, Costs of Tulsa’s Universal Pre-K Examined
While return on investment is lower than targeted programs, policymakers should consider other benefits associated with universal pre-K
Building a Corps of Media Mentors: Why and Where to Start
A call for policymakers and leaders in education, including libraries, to get serious about supporting these new jobs.
New Guidance on Using ESSA to Support Early Learning
The U.S. Department of Education released new non-regulatory guidance on the Every Student Succeeds Act and early learning.
A New 21st-Century Job: The Media Mentor
Relying on technology by itself to help children learn in today’s digital age would be a grave mistake. They need other humans by their side