Many States Lack Integrated Early Childhood Education Data Systems
For policymakers who seek an overall picture of early childhood education data in their state, many of them have no single “dashboard” of data to consult.
Nearly 20 Percent of U.S. Children in Poverty: U.S. Census
How significant is the problem of U.S. children in poverty? According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, while American poverty…
What Should Parents Look for When Choosing a Nursery?
by Sandra Mathers, University of Oxford Choosing a good quality nursery is one of the most important decisions any parent…
Starting STEM In Early Childhood
Watch a group of very young children engaged in planting a community garden. What are they learning? They are starting…
Nancy Grasmick
“Why aren’t our premier teacher-preparation programs training future teachers to apply brain-fitness interventions?”
— Nancy Grasmick, writing in Education Week
Presentation: ‘What Do Babies Think?’
Yesterday we highlighted elements of research from Alison Gopnik of the University of California at Berkeley and Betty Repacholi of…
How Parents, Educators Can Help Children Perspective Taking
This early learning research may have a benefit beyond just childhood development – it might make you (and your child)…
Day at the Museum: Promoting Early Brain Development
An important part of any education effort is finding new and innovative ways to reach key “customers” – parents and…
Brain Building Moments
Every day is busy. Every day with children can feel even busier. But within the errands and rushing and cooking…
A Deeper Look: How Parents, Caregivers Can Teach Focus + Self Control
Yesterday’s post focused on focus. Today our focus deepens. Specifically, we examined how parents and educators can help children learn…