Darlene Clemens: A Champion for Science Nurtures an Early Learning Community
How the remarkable relationship between Dr. Darlene Clemens and Ellen Galinsky began -- and the early learning community that was created.
Hayat Pharmacy Builds a Healthier Milwaukee by Focusing on the Youngest Customers
How has Hayat Pharmacy established collaborations with other leading Milwaukee institutions to support Milwaukee early learning? You'll want to find out.
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Is Your Toddler Getting Enough Sleep?
We’re not at our best if we haven’t gotten a good night’s sleep, and if a 3- or 4-year old…
Executive Function – Skills for Life and Learning
From the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: “Being able to focus, hold, and work with information in…
For Baby’s Brain to Benefit, Read the Right Books at the Right Time
by Lisa S. Scott, University of Florida Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and…
Washington, D.C.’s Universal Preschool Leads to Parental Employment Gains
How does a public preschool program enable thousands of mothers with young children to enter the workforce? A Center for American Progress study explains.
Harvard Picks Finalists for Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge
The Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge recognizes promising new ideas and approaches that have the potential to transform the quality…
Relax: Principles to Reduce Childhood Can Help Shape Public Policy
Today we complete our review of the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child report “Three Principles to Improve Outcomes…
When Do Children Show Evidence of Self-Esteem?
by Dario Cvencek, Andrew N. Meltzoff, and Anthony Greenwald, University of Washington A YouTube clip called “Jessica’s Daily Affirmation” recently…
Brookings Institution: The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on Pre-Kindergarten Effects
Last year, the Brookings Institute released a report, “The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on Pre-Kindergarten Effects,” which sought to…
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…
From Quality Pre-K to Quality Elementary Schools
Many studies of pre-K programs have demonstrated the same two findings: that high-quality pre-k programs give children advantages over their…