Playful Learning Landscapes Meeting Children Where They Are with What They Need K.C. Compton·Dec 10, 2019·6 min readPlaza. Piazza. Town square. The names may differ region to region, but they describe similar spaces: a place where residents... Read More
Big News for 2019. Big Plans for 2020!The Editors·Dec 31, 2019·4 min readIt’s been a stellar year at Early Learning Nation! We’ve created fresh, science-fueled content every week, spanning remarkable Early Learning... Read More
Rising Economic Tide Fails to Lift the Country’s Littlest BoatsK.C. Compton·Jan 9, 2020·6 min readThe idea is so logical it almost goes without saying: It is better, smarter and more efficient to handle small... Read More
Let’s Seize Paid Family and Medical Leave Momentum and Make the 2020s the Decade When America Values FamiliesVicki Shabo·Jan 13, 2020·7 min readIt’s now 2020, but for most people living in the United States, America’s work and family policies are stuck in... Read More
5 Questions for the Governor: North Carolina’s Roy CooperThe Editors·Jan 16, 2020·4 min readYou are the 75th Governor of North Carolina. What makes North Carolina unique among its peers? North Carolina is one... Read More
Fixing a Broken Marketplace Talking Childcare with Elliot Haspel Mark Swartz·Jan 21, 2020·5 min readSometimes what seems like idealism at first can actually be canny realism. Case in point: Elliot Haspel’s recent book Crawling... Read More
SNAP Changes Will Affect Millions of Families with Losses and Reductions in BenefitsTom Kertscher·Jan 23, 2020·5 min readSome of the headlines, such as this one on an opinion piece in the Washington Post, have been jarring: The... Read More
Facing Facts, Finding Solutions in the Race Against Black Postpartum DepressionK.C. Compton·Jan 28, 2020·9 min readFor babies to have the best start in life, they need to form a deep emotional bond with the person... Read More
Tackling the Play DeficitMark Swartz·Feb 6, 2020·4 min readOur kids need to put the devices down and to play outdoors more. This isn’t just another parent waxing nostalgic... Read More
Report: Funding Our Future Explores Generating State and Local Tax Revenue for Quality Early Care and EducationHarriet Dichter·Feb 12, 2020·3 min readPolicymakers increasingly understand the importance of expanding the availability of quality early care and education for young children. In good... Read More
5 Questions for the Governor: Missouri’s Governor Mike ParsonThe Editors·Feb 18, 2020·3 min readI 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. Read More
New Federal Budget Proposal Will Weaken Social Services for Most Vulnerable FamiliesTom Kertscher·Feb 19, 2020·5 min readThe 2020-2021 federal budget unveiled Feb. 10 by President Donald Trump proposes $920 billion in cuts over 10 years to... Read More