Oregon’s Early Learning Hubs: A New Approach to Coordinating Pre-K with Kindergarten
As we mentioned in a previous post, we will profile some of the states that have coordinated their pre-K programs…
Feeding Brain Development: The Importance of Early Childhood Nutrition
Earlier this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement, Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1,000…
Unfortunately, Corporal Punishment Still Happens in Pre-K
Education Week reports that corporal punishment still occurs in schools and, shockingly, even in pre-K. “Nineteen states permit corporal punishment,…
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…
Toolkit for Coordinating Early Childhood Learning Programs and Kindergartens
The transition from pre-K to kindergarten can be a challenging time for students and teachers alike. The variety of available…
Information on Dual Language Learners Is Sparse
Research has found that young dual language learners (DLL) particularly benefit from participation in high-quality preschool programs, making access an…
Thinking About Pre-K Program Design and Financing
To complete our series on the Brookings Institution report “The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on Pre-Kindergarten Effects,” we look…
Key Considerations Around Pre-K Program Size and Financing
Continuing in our series on the Brookings Institute report “The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on Pre-Kindergarten Effects,” Chapters 6-8…
State of Preschool Yearbook: Annual Report of the NIEER
Each year, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University publishes its “State of Preschool Yearbook” which…
Brookings Institution: Current Landscape for Public Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Many policy makers and educators ask how the United States will prepare its citizens for the challenges of the 21st…