By Ellen Galinsky For a long time, we’ve been told, “read to children!” As important as this message is, it... Read More
When University of Maryland Associate Professor Geetha Ramani and her colleagues visit early learning classrooms, they’re known as the “game people.” Ramani’s research shows not only the importance of teaching math skills, but also the effectiveness of what might seem like an obvious tactic: Make it fun. Read More
Summer’s here, and the time is right for… helping our kids hold onto what they learned during this extraordinary year.... Read More
According to NYU University Professor Lawrence Aber, poverty and violence are the two most toxic challenges for child development – areas he has researched from the U.S. to Africa and the Middle East. Regardless of location, children can experience poverty and violence in difference ways and levels. Aber explains the research, tools and tactics required to give children the best opportunities for successful development. Filmed for Early Learning Nation’s Mobile Studio at the Society for Research in Child Development’s biennial meeting in Baltimore, MD, on March 22, 2019. #SRCD19 Read More
By Ellen Galinsky Amy Chua is back in the news, this time with her husband, Jed Rubenfeld, and they’re taking... Read More
A recent Rough Translation podcast tells the story of how the Government of Ghana tried to improve pre-k outcomes, and... Read More
Last November, voters in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second-largest city (population 200,000), made Kent County the first county in Michigan to approve a referendum that raises property taxes specifically for early childhood. Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and you’re at home with the little ones. We’re still here for you. Earlier we shared... Read More
Brain Matters Documentary Attracts Global Interest
Behind the Scenes with Director Carlota Nelson
Prioritizing early childhood development, says documentary filmmaker Carlota Nelson, “Is a no-brainer,” before adding, “No pun intended.” Born in Tokyo... Read More
Which states met the 15 elements that are essential for high-quality pre-k to be implemented at scale? A Rutgers University report explores. Read More
