When three in 10 candidates who sign up for your program don’t make it to the end, you know you...
As founder of the groundbreaking Roots of Empathy program and author of the bestselling book by the same name, Mary...
Building Young Brains When Schools Are Closed, Part 1: Offline Activities
Three-part Series Offers Top Tips for Parents and Caregivers
This is part 1 of a a three-part series. Read Part 2 (Online Activities) and Part 3 (Outdoor Tips). We...
Meeting (and Teaching) Families in Unexpected Places Can Transform Cities
Grocery stores, bus stops, laundromats… what’s next?
School is a great place to learn, but it’s not the only place. No matter how excellent our teachers are, no matter how enriching the curricula, school accounts for only about 20 percent of children’s waking hours. That’s why a growing number of education pioneers are building out nontraditional sites for young minds to develop their language skills and to learn about their world.
I still have flashbacks to the time my elder child’s kindergarten teacher left me alone with the class. Opening Cloudy...
Most of us have heard of the “summer slide” in which children lose some of the lessons they’ve learned during...
Julie Leff can pinpoint the moment when she knew Roger Brooks was the right person to lead Facing History and...
Montessori and Equity: Rising to New Challenges
Part 3 of a 3-Part Series
The Montessori method arose across the Atlantic and more than a century ago. How is it rising to the challenges set in motion by the global pandemic and national reckoning over racism? A new generation of Montessori leaders is infusing the approach with a heavier dose of equity.
On February 28, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a summit for early education advocates and professionals, highlighting the work...
Tennessee on Track to Become First in Nation to Offer Diaper Benefit to Medicaid Families
Good, Say Medicaid Expansion Advocates, But More Work Is Needed
Some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable families could soon get relief from the high cost of diapers, as the state works...
First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise focused on furthering educational equity for children ages 0-18 who are growing up in...
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...
