The report, “Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce: A Call to Action for the State of Illinois,” outlines several guiding principles for transforming the state’s childhood workforce.
When it comes to helping infants learn to talk, it’s not just how much parents say, but how they say it. A new study from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) shows that parents who learn how and why to speak parentese can have a direct impact on their children’s vocabulary.
How does a public preschool program enable thousands of mothers with young children to enter the workforce? A Center for American Progress study explains.
Curiosity is a key part of early childhood learning. How can we nurture curious kids? The Character Lab offers a playbook with overview, facilitation guide, prep activity, and lots more.
By Ellen Galinsky Should schools teach personality or character? This is the question posed in a New York Times op-ed…
Connecting early childhood education to a successful elementary school experience means focusing on more than just the transition. It also requires “alignment.” What’s that? Read on…
How can parents choose toys that not only are fun, but also help a child learn? The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report title “Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era.”
Trust for Learning commissioned research — including 12 focus groups and a national survey of nearly 1,500 parents–to better understand…
Creating a successful early learning environment can be challenging under any circumstances. So what happens when the children are dual…
Are words required to create a conversation with a child? Not even close. And it’s not just baby talk.