Centering Equity: Racial Equity in the Early Learning Classroom—More than a Buzzword for More than a Gap
Local early Learning programs have emerged that are working to break the silence on race in teaching and learning practice
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Center Director Preparation: How Do We Prepare a Renaissance Woman?
The Field Comes Together to Advance Equity in Early Ed
NAEYC's equity statement was endorsed by more than 100 organizations, including New America’s Early & Elementary Education Policy team.
A Conversation with Dr. Ryan Pontier: Supporting DLLs Bilingualism in Early Head Start
Dr. Ryan Pontier shares about his work helping home childcare providers support and nurture DLLs' bilingualism in the classroom.
Centering Equity: Leading for Equity in Early Learning
Center director and principal preparation programs should focus on the importance of leadership in creating equitable programs and services.
Exploring ‘Blind Spots’ in the Science of Child Development
Western researchers and medical staff may be missing the impact of cultural variation on babies' growth and development.
Tuition-Free, Full-Day Kindergarten Commences in Colorado
In his campaign for the governorship, Polis pledged state funding for free, universal, full-day kindergarten and pre-K within two years.
Centering Equity: Local Progress and Innovation
This blog series works to center equity in early childhood education
A State to Look to This Principals Month: Illinois
In a new report out today, New America explores the bold steps one state has taken to reform principal preparation.
Scientific American: Boosting Kids’ Executive Function and Oral Language
Examples from three different teaching approaches that, according to scientific studies, have had a significant positive impact on child out
New Lessons from Tennessee: Pre-K and What Comes Next
New research on Tennessee pre-K is both a win for early childhood education advocates and a call to action for policymakers
Interview: The Role of Coaching in Helping Head Start Teachers Effectively Serve DLLs
A conversation with Senayet Negusse, a DLL coach who supports teachers to better serve DLLs in Early Head Start.
Home Visits, Universal Pre-K, and Trauma-Informed Care… California Dreams Big for Families
With a state budget that invests in families and a Governor committed to California's children, the future looks sunny on the golden coast.