Transitioning to Kindergarten: Lessons from Nevada Communities
Our early learning system took a hard hit at the onset of the pandemic and we were eager to learn how to better support our young learners.
Early Childhood Education
Democrats Propose Historic Child Care Investment Through Reconciliation
Child care is an essential industry that we need to keep our economy functioning.
Can Pre-K Assessments Support Family Engagement in Early Learning Programs? Listening to Parent Perspectives
Collecting and sharing equity-centered, asset-based assessment information with parents is an underutilized but powerful tool.
Pandemic Kindergartners Need Extra Support in First Grade
Educators are trying give children the individualized, targeted attention they need, but with staff shortages it has been difficult.
New Report: Reducing Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood Education
We conducted listening sessions with practitioners to understand how these policies can better support educators.
Event Recap: Taking Stock and Looking Forward – Principals on K-3 Learning
School leaders reflected on the challenges, wins, and growth opportunities of the 2021-2022 school year
Pre-K Curriculum Quality: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
A Q&A with expert Dr. Jeanne Reid of Teachers College about pre-K curriculum quality.
Can Pre-K Assessments Improve Early Learning Programs? Listening to Teacher Perspectives
MDRC shares takeaways from conversations with pre-K teachers about assessments and instruction in early learning.
Can A Person-Centered Approach to Professional Development Help Retain Teachers?
There is an integral need to provide teachers with better professional development, greater appreciation, and more resources at work to help
Temper Tantrums, Tears, and Trauma: The Challenges Facing Children During COVID
The current youth mental health crisis, with soaring rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, demands urgent attention
The Telehealth Transformation: An Opportunity to Improve Mental Health Care for Students in Rural Areas
Mississippi is one state using telehealth to meet the needs of its students
Stronger Mathematics Curricula for Early Learners – It Just Adds Up
Study offers hope for developing pre-K curricula that provide strong math content knowledge for young children
D.C. Leads the Way to Increased Pay for Infant and Toddler Teachers
New bill approved by D.C. Council prioritizes establishing a more stable child care market with increased pay for child care educators.
Building More Equitable Pre-K Assessment Systems: Lessons from States
Pre-K assessments can be effective tools for improving instruction, supporting family engagement, and understanding how pre-K impacts kids.
How Children’s Relationships with Teachers Shape their Social-Emotional and Executive Function Skills
A new study explores the impact of children's relationships with their pre-K and kindergarten teachers.