Early Education Policy: Focus on ‘Organizational Conditions’
One way to encourage policymakers to support and improve early learning: The Ounce of Prevention Fund outlines “The Case for Strengthening Organizational Conditions.”
How Much Does Daycare Cost? It May Be Family’s Largest Household Expense
How much does daycare cost? As we reported earlier, the national cost of child care has risen faster than the…
U.S. Census Doesn’t Properly Count Kids: Report
A new report suggests poor counting in the previous U.S. Census could negatively affect funding that supports early childhood learning and development. And things might not get better for the next one.
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…
Study Reviews Early Learning, Long-Term Education Connection
Yesterday we reviewed the recent Rand study, “Investing Early – Taking Stock of Outcomes and Economic Returns from Early Childhood Programs,”…
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…
Martin Luther King, Jr.: “The Purpose of Education”
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are publishing Dr. King’s 1947 article written by in the Moorehouse College campus newspaper, the Maroon Tiger titled “The Purpose of Education.”
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 —…
From Preschool to Charter School – Or Not
For parents who have the option, the link between preschool and a local charter school may seem obvious. A high-performing…
Connecting Children, Parents and Early Education in Rochester: Mayor Lovely Warren
As one of her first acts as Mayor of Rochester, NY, Lovely Warren convened an Early Learning Council. Since then, the Mayor and her city have become national leaders in connecting children, parents, and early education. How does she do it? That’s what we discussed.