Idaho ranks last in the nation for early childhood education participation, according to the 2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released... Read More
Beyond the science that explains the connection between child brain development and motivation, parents, caregivers and practitioners can take specific actions to help the process. Read More
One of the global pioneers behind the science of early childhood learning and development, Ellen Galinsky, chief science officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and executive director of Mind in the Making, discusses her landmark book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, as well as her next project, which includes exploring the mind of the adolescent. Read More
Northwestern Professor Kirabo Jackson explains the economics of education investment. The key? Start with early learning and continue. Read More
Yesterday we highlighted the new report from the Aspen Institute: “From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope: Recommendations from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, & Academic Development." Today we offer the recommendations. Read More
GoPro cameras are all the rage with skateboarders and other extreme athletes who want to capture their exploits for YouTube.... Read More
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute that pursues “federal and state policies designed... Read More
This case study from Minnesota shows how, when school administrators saw the kindergarten readiness gap between children who had attended... Read More
There is a lot of research on high-quality preschool, but many policymakers still may want concrete advice on how to... Read More
In each year from 2016 through 2018, more than 2 million parents of children age 5 and younger suffered “job... Read More
