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“Baby’s First Years” Offers First U.S. Study to Assess Impact of Poverty Reduction on Infant and Toddler Development

Tom Kertscher·May 8, 2019·5 min read

“What this study is asking is whether or not, as a matter of public policy, is it a straightforward way to achieve the important goal of early childhood development.” -- Matt Klein, executive director, New York City Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity

“Knowledge Accumulates”: The History of the American Rescue Plan’s Child Provisions and What it Means for Cutting Child Poverty

Mark Swartz·March 26, 2021·4 min read

The American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden on March 12 contains a number of potentially game-changing policies for...

“Like a Dream Become Reality”: Multnomah’s Preschool For All Effort Showcases Parent Power

Elliot Haspel·November 9, 2020·5 min read

In this two-part series, Elliot Haspel explores how one Oregon region mobilized to generate an innovative, next-generation plan for universal...

How can parents choose toys that not only are fun, but also help a child learn? The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report title "Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era."

10 Tips: How to Select ‘Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era’

The Editors·January 23, 2019·2 min read

How can parents choose toys that not only are fun, but also help a child learn? The American Academy of Pediatrics published a report title "Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era."

3 Top Takeaways from the Webinar: CSSP Invites Applications for DULCE Initiative Planning Grants

Apply by August 21

Mark Swartz·August 11, 2020·3 min read

Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps...

A new report outlines ways to strengthen publicly-funded family child care provider programs.

4 Recommendations for High-Quality, Publicly-Funded Child Care: Report

The Editors·January 7, 2019·3 min read

A new report outlines ways to strengthen publicly-funded family child care provider programs.

5 Questions for the Governor: Missouri’s Governor Mike Parson

The Editors·February 18, 2020·3 min read

I was a sheriff for 22 years. What I learned the most is that we must be proactive instead of reactive. Bettering our communities starts with taking care of our children.

5 Questions for the Mayor: Rochester’s Lovely Warren

Linda Shockley·July 31, 2019·2 min read

Where do you go for the top news in Early Learning at the municipal level? Check out “5 Questions for the Mayor,” where we’ll explore the top Early Learning challenges and successes in cities across the nation. We’re thrilled to partner with the National League of Cities on this new series.

5 Top Takeaways from the Conversation: Mississippi’s Education Turnaround

Mark Swartz·July 28, 2020·3 min read

On Tuesday, July 14, Mississippi's Superintendent of Education, Dr. Carey Wright, shared the story of grade-level reading success in her state. The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) powered the conversation as part of their Learning Tuesdays webinar series.

5 Top Takeaways from the Webinar “From Research to Reality: A Funder Conversation about Policy”

Mark Swartz·January 11, 2021·3 min read

On December 15, The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) hosted a funder-focused webinar to discuss mechanisms by which research translates into policies that impact our nation’s families and children, particularly those living in poverty.