Oregon Could be the Next State to Address Exclusionary Discipline in Early Education
16 states and DC have banned or limited the use of suspension and expulsion for young children. Oregon could be next to join their ranks.
Early Childhood Education
Forum and Report Highlight New Measure of Digital Inequality: Being Under-Connected
Two key themes emerged from the forum: Pay attention to whether families are "under-connected." And support human-based connectivity too.
California Moves Toward Universal Pre-K
The work to build universal pre-K in California has been a long time coming.
To Build High-Quality Universal Pre-K, Invest in Community-Based Providers
This blog post presents ideas for how to strengthen community-based pre-K programs in a universal pre-K system.
Event Recap of Children Thrive Outside: A New Day for Outdoor Play in Child Care
A summary of the event Children Thrive Outside, in partnership with the the National Wildlife Federation’s Early Childhood Health Outdoors.
Improving Early Educator Preparation: A Fragmented System in Need of Cohesion
A new report funded by the Early Educator Investment Collaborative examines the early educator preparation and compensation landscape.
How Maria Montessori’s Model Met the Moment
When the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe last spring, one model of early learning was primed to help children thrive.
How Should School Districts Spend Their Summer?
MDRC researchers explain why states and districts should allocate pandemic relief dollars to summer learning programs for young students.
Investments in Teacher Training Pay Off During the Pandemic
Training teachers in social and emotional learning proved invaluable in helping one California community survive the pandemic.
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care
The Master Plan is a powerful strategy for improving opportunities for California’s youngest children.
Q&A: Improving Parent Choice in Early Education
An interview with Elliot Regenstein and Chris Strausz-Clark about their recent report
Uncovering Challenges with Assessment in the California Dual Language Learner Pilot Study
One major barrier repeatedly encountered during the study has been the lack of assessment tools available in languages other than English.
Going Big for Little Kids: Why Kindergarten is Critical in the COVID-19 Recovery
Five research-backed, equity-centered investments leaders can make as the country recovers from the pandemic in the coming years.
Addressing Dyslexia: Highlights from the Cardona Hearing
At the hearing for Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) raised the question of screening for dyslexia.
Strategies for Improving Early Educator Preparation
A new report offers bold ideas for preparing and supporting early educators