Secretary Cardona Elevates Kindergarten and the Early Grades
The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) early learning focus has the potential to help states and school districts rethink kindergarten.
Early Childhood Education
How to Enable Smoother Transitions Into Kindergarten and the Early Grades
state and local leaders could change policies and practices to smooth the transition into (and through) elementary school grades
Starting Early: Building Strong Partnerships with Multilingual Families in Kindergarten
Hear how family partnership can foster engagement and oral language production among multilingual students directly from a teacher.
State Laws Requiring Play-Based Learning
There has been a recent, growing shift toward purposeful play or play-based learning as an instructional strategy in elementary education.
Federal Update: July 2023
The latest in federal early education news
Canada Makes Progress Towards Making Child Care Affordable for All
The national plan is already having a positive impact in many parts of the country.
Minnesota Makes Major Strides on Behalf of Children and Families
The legislative session resulted in about $750 million in new funds for child care and early learning programs.
Engaging Proximity Experts in Early Childhood Systems Design
New resources offer strategies for placing families’ experiences at the center of early childhood systems design
2023 Practitioner Perspectives
Gathering voices from the field to inform the future of early childhood policy
Pre-K Data in Practice: How Does It Look in the Classroom?
Collecting data is an integral part of teachers’ daily routines, but improved and integrated data systems could make that process easier
Vermont Set to Make Historic Investment in Child Care
Vermont is on the brink of adding more than $120 million per year into their child care sector.
Addressing Inequities in Early Intervention Access
Increased investment in research, funding, and data are needed to explore factors influencing access to EI services
In the San Francisco Bay Area, Two New Funds Support Early Care and Education
Communities in California are using local tax dollars to invest in early care and education.
Oregon’s Push for Increased Public Investment
Early childhood advocates in the state are pushing for increased public investment to support the workforce and infrastructure
Four Lessons for Improving Equitable Access to High-Quality Pre-K
Pre-K programs will only achieve their intended goals if they ensure that they are accessible to all families they are designed to serve.