Early Childhood Education News Roundup
In the roundup: Why teachers are the early education key; two new study grants; IL report means early learning opportunity
Early Education Policy: Focus on ‘Organizational Conditions’
One way to encourage policymakers to support and improve early learning: The Ounce of Prevention Fund outlines “The Case for Strengthening Organizational Conditions.”
Community Engagement: The Heart of Building an Early Learning Nation
Synovia Moss is a superstar change agent in Milwaukee, WI, who is galvanizing people from all neighborhoods, and across business and nonprofit sectors, to put children first. Read more to learn what’s happening in Milwaukee, a vibrant city on a great lake that doesn’t want to lose another generation.
How Much Does Daycare Cost? It May Be Family’s Largest Household Expense
How much does daycare cost? As we reported earlier, the national cost of child care has risen faster than the…
Nearly 20 Percent of U.S. Children in Poverty: U.S. Census
How significant is the problem of U.S. children in poverty? According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, while American poverty…
Curiouser and Curiouser: Nourishing Children’s In-Born Need for Knowledge
The scientific method isn’t just for scientists. Being curious about something, trying to figure it out, forming an idea about what’s going on and then testing it by trial and error are as natural to young children as breathing and learning to crawl.
Dual Language Early Learning: Tips for Parents, Teachers
Creating a successful early learning environment can be challenging under any circumstances. So what happens when the children are dual…
3 Things Infants Learn Through Observational Learning: Study
Can infants learn through “observational learning”? After all, we know one key way infants learn is by doing — touching…
Stories for Kids: 12 Books for National Literacy Month
What are the best stories for kids? It’s frequently a question from parents and caregivers — and Reach Out and…
Engaging Young Children Matters for the Rest of Their Lives
The first years of life lay the foundations for a child’s future development and learning. A growing body of research…