Pre-K Data in Practice: Unpacking the Complexities of State-Level Data Use
How the structure of pre-K programming impacts the type of data available to state agencies
Early Childhood Education
How Can Educators Help Children Thrive in Kindergarten and the Early Grades?
Helping to create the conditions for young children to thrive in kindergarten begins by better understanding what is getting in the way.
President Biden’s Executive Order on Child Care, Explained
The order represents the most comprehensive set of executive actions any president has taken to improve the country’s care infrastructure.
Considerations For High-Quality Pre-K Curriculum Implementation
Takeaways from National Academies sessions on curriculum adoption and implementation from a state or local context
Pre-K Data in Practice: Improving Learning Experiences for Children of Color
The role of pre-K data in understanding access, quality, and outcomes for Black and Latinx children
Deepening Math and Science Learning in Kindergarten and the Early Grades
Clements lamented, “the trouble is… most kindergarten classrooms teach children math they already know. We have to move beyond that.
Pre-K Data in Practice: From the Perspective of Program Leaders
How pre-K program leaders use data to inform policy and practice
Teaching in the Ways Kindergartners Learn Best
Research has shown that children learn best when they are engaged in developmentally appropriate experiences and activities: play!
Women Brought Kindergarten to America
Women played a consequential role in advancing kindergarten education in the United States.
Federal Update: March 2023
March has been a busy month when it comes to the federal government and early and elementary education.
What to Know About Education Funding in Biden’s Budget
The budget is an important opportunity for the administration to signal its priorities when it comes to education.
Streamlining Family Experiences Enrolling in Early Childhood Programs
Two new federal resources highlight opportunities for coordination and alignment of state early childhood programming
California Scales Local Training to Help Young Bilingual Children
In the wake of the failure of Build Back Better, experts say early education reform must come locally.
Senator Warren Introduces Ambitious Child Care Bill
There is an urgent need for federal legislation that boosts the amount of federal spending on our youngest children.
Preschool Development Grants Provide Opportunities to Support Equity Through Data
The federal investment has the transformative power to create positive change in ECE systems, including making systems more equitable.