Study Links Early Childhood Obesity to Lower IQ Scores
A new Brown University study published in the journal Obesity, found a link between children’s weight in the first two…
The Science of Adversity
Children living in poverty often endure stress from adverse experiences, such as exposure to violence, loss of a loved one…
Do Interactive Media Support or Hinder Learning?
Preschoolers can learn from educational television, but younger toddlers may learn more from interactive digital media — such as video…
Survey Shows Teacher Support for a Unified System of Early Childhood Education
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has released the results of a survey of K-3 teachers…
The Challenges of Rural Pre-K
In cities and suburbs, localities and nonprofits generally have sufficient resources to offer economically viable pre-K programs, be they Head…
Oregon’s Early Learning Hubs: A New Approach to Coordinating Pre-K with Kindergarten
As we mentioned in a previous post, we will profile some of the states that have coordinated their pre-K programs…
Curious Kids Are More Likely to Succeed in School
A new Pediatric Research study finds definitive links between curiosity and academic achievement. The study involved direct assessments given to…
The Marshmallow Test
When children demonstrate self-control, it’s a strong indicator of later educational and economic success. But according to this PBS Newshour…
Feeding Brain Development: The Importance of Early Childhood Nutrition
Earlier this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement, Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1,000…
Unfortunately, Corporal Punishment Still Happens in Pre-K
Education Week reports that corporal punishment still occurs in schools and, shockingly, even in pre-K. “Nineteen states permit corporal punishment,…