Last week we noted the unveiling of Raise Up Oregon: A Statewide Early Learning System Plan. The report itself merits deeper consideration. Read More
As one of her first acts as Mayor of Rochester, NY, Lovely Warren convened an Early Learning Council. Since then, the Mayor and her city have become national leaders in connecting children, parents, and early education. How does she do it? That’s what we discussed. Read More
As the importance early childhood learning becomes more widely understood, so, too, does the importance of early learning educators. As she describes, that’s just part of what inspired Clinical Associate Professor Tonia R. Durden to help design and launch the inspiring Birth to Five Program at Georgia State University. Read More
Are words required to create a conversation with a child? Not even close. And it's not just baby talk. Read More
As Manica F. Ramos, Senior Research Scientist at Child Trends notes, we often forget that parents are the first and primary teacher for their child – from the moment they’re born, through their school experiences, and until the end of the day. Which is why helping parents learn how to teach in every day moments is such an important piece of a child’s early learning experience. Read More
Missed the big Early Learning news this week? We've got the highlights! Read More
For children and their parents, the transition from preschool to kindergarten is an exciting and daunting time -- and getting it right can make a big difference in a child's education success down the road. The Education Commission of the States outlines the keys to successful transitions. Read More
By Ellen Galinsky Who doesn’t want the education and care for young children to be high quality? Parents look for... Read More
What does a culture of health look like? Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, explains why so much of it happens outside medical system – and how bringing equal access and quality to early childhood education is a key place to start. Read More
Zero to Three: “Children use early math skills throughout their daily routines and activities. This is good news as these... Read More
