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There has been a big push by countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade to improve early childhood education. This is a story about a program called Tayari – a Kiswahili word that means “readiness”.

Kenyan Approach Holds Promise for Boosting Early Childhood Education

The Editors·January 24, 2019·3 min read

As we span the globe for early learning trends and insights, today we visit sub-Saharan Africa, where countries have made a big push to improve early childhood education. Get Ready: This is a story about a program called Tayari – a Kiswahili word that means “readiness.” Read More

Dual Language Early Learning: Tips for Parents, Teachers

The Editors·September 14, 2018·2 min read

Creating a successful early learning environment can be challenging under any circumstances. So what happens when the children are dual... Read More

A new report outlines ways to strengthen publicly-funded family child care provider programs.

4 Recommendations for High-Quality, Publicly-Funded Child Care: Report

The Editors·January 7, 2019·3 min read

A new report outlines ways to strengthen publicly-funded family child care provider programs. Read More

Easy Ways Parents Put Science Lessons into Everyday Living

The Editors·February 13, 2018·1 min read

Over the last days, we have examined the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child report “Three Principles to Improve... Read More

Mapping the Future in Baby Steps: State of Babies Yearbook: 2019

K.C. Compton·April 12, 2019·8 min read

Infants and young children are rarely at the forefront of state and national policy agendas. For the good of the nation and the future of our world, they should be. Read More

Parents Want Early Education That Teaches the Whole Child

The Editors·June 28, 2018·1 min read

Trust for Learning commissioned research — including 12 focus groups and a national survey of nearly 1,500 parents–to better understand... Read More

Harvard Picks Finalists for Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge

The Editors·May 3, 2018·3 min read

The Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge recognizes promising new ideas and approaches that have the potential to transform the quality... Read More

Reading Time’s a Missed Opportunity for Life-Skills Learning

The Editors·January 27, 2018·5 min read

By Ellen Galinsky For a long time, we’ve been told, “read to children!” As important as this message is, it... Read More

Baby pulling stethoscope. Photo courtesy Mount Sinai Parenting Center

A Work in Progress: How Mount Sinai Parenting Center Is Bringing the Science of Child Development into Pediatric Education

Mark Swartz·March 27, 2019·5 min read

New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the nation’s oldest and largest teaching hospitals. They're upping their early childhoold development game with an online curriculum that demonstrates how pediatric residents can promote brain development and help strengthen parent-child relationships within the confines of routine well-child visits Read More

How Well Do States Meet the “15 Essentials” of High-Quality Pre-K Programs?

Paul Cohn·November 21, 2018·3 min read

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