The best time to get a child’s life off to a solid start begins months before their birth. That’s why...
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.
2.7 million children (1 in 28) currently have an incarcerated parent. How are programs like the Family Connections Center helping them get ready to be with their families again-- while still behind bars?
The children attending Tiny Trees Preschool classrooms in Seattle and King County parks may look like they’re “just playing,” but those little boots are actually marching, climbing, stomping and squishing their way to a well-rounded preschool education.
Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps...
Help! We are barreling toward the holiday season, and the brakes aren’t working. Know what I mean? The most wonderful...
Despite working in captivity for most of 2020, we continued to speak with top Early Learning researchers, educators, nonprofit and...
When three in 10 candidates who sign up for your program don’t make it to the end, you know you...
Brain Matters Documentary Attracts Global Interest
Behind the Scenes with Director Carlota Nelson
Prioritizing early childhood development, says documentary filmmaker Carlota Nelson, “Is a no-brainer,” before adding, “No pun intended.” Born in Tokyo...
Summer travel is a whole other thing when you’re a parent of young children. The rest and relaxation you’ve been...
Playful Learning Landscapes
Meeting Children Where They Are with What They Need
Plaza. Piazza. Town square. The names may differ region to region, but they describe similar spaces: a place where residents...
Captain Underpants Is Welcome Here: Carla Hayden’s Vision for Community Hubs
She not only runs the world greatest library. She also keeps a Little Free Library in her office.
A librarian right down to her sensible shoes, Dr. Carla Hayden greets visitors to her office in the Library of...














