The Economic Argument for State Investment In Early Childhood Education
Listen to this edition of the “Our American States” podcast from the National Conference of State Legislatures, “The Economic Argument…
Are Pre-K Teachers Paid Enough?
We’ve noted in an earlier post that there is support among preschool and K-3 teachers for unifying the system of…
Study Identifies Key Factors for School Readiness
What is school readiness? And what factors lead children to be most ready for that key milestone for any family —…
New Videos Explore Research on Early Childhood Programs: Education Is Key Intervention
Health Triage is a new YouTube series that is hosted by Dr. Aaron Carroll. Dr. Carroll is a Professor of Pediatrics…
National Indicators on the Cost of Child Care
Since 2001, the cost of child care has risen faster than the cost of other consumer goods. While the rate…
U.S. Case Raises Question: Is Child Literacy a Right?
The ruling on child literacy was, perhaps, more shocking than the lawsuit itself. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of…
Not Just Test Scores: Focus on Pre-K and Self-Regulation Skills
After a 2015 study by Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education found that the academic benefits of Tennessee’s voluntary pre-k…
Free College or Free Child Care?
A recent article by Taryn Morrissey, Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy, American University School of Public Affairs, notes…
There’s Growing Support for Publicly-Funded Early Childhood Education
Proposed ballot initiatives in two jurisdictions show that the public and business communities are increasing their support for publicly-funded preschool.…
Report: Do Early Learning Teachers Have Enough Psychological Support?
Among the many factors that influence the success or failure of early childhood learning programs, one priority clearly is the…