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Because we can’t take our Early Learning Nation Studio on the road during this time, stay tuned as ELN recaps Top Takeaways from important conversations, town halls, webinars and virtual events from the Early Learning field. And visit our Early Learning Nation channel on YouTube for interviews with leaders from education, child development, business, politics and more.

5 Takeaways from Jack Shonkoff’s EdRedesign Keynote

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Mark Swartz·May 27, 2020·2 min read

On May 19, Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff delivered the Education Redesign Lab (EdRedesign) spring keynote address via YouTube. Among his many distinctions, Dr. Shonkoff—Director of Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child and Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard Graduate School of Education—was awarded the 2019 LEGO Prize for revolutionizing the field of early child development. Here are our notes from his remarks.

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.

Five Top Takeaways from the Hunt Institute’s Conversation: Developmentally Appropriate Practice during the Pandemic—and Beyond

Mark Swartz·October 30, 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...

Resetting Expectations: 5 Takeaways from a Webinar on Screen Time in the Age of COVID-19

Mark Swartz·April 7, 2020·2 min read

Hiding in the basement from my wife and kids, I tuned into a recent webinar on screen time, part of...

7 Top Takeaways from the Talk: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek’s “Reimagining Education”

Mark Swartz·May 26, 2021·4 min read

Listening to Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek talk about education can feel like the first time you visit one of those frozen yogurt places where you add your own toppings. You start with a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but it’s all so good, you don’t know quite where to stop.

5 Top Takeaways from the Fireside Chat: “A Moment to Think Creatively”

Mark Swartz·March 29, 2021·3 min read

On March 16, the National League of Cities (NLC) hosted a virtual fireside chat titled “State and Local Government Prenatal-to-Three Collaboration in Action.” The conversation focused on political leaders in Wisconsin, but the lessons were applicable beyond America’s Dairyland.

5 Top Takeaways from the Hunt Institute Webinar: Home Visiting Programs and the Pandemic

Mark Swartz·September 23, 2021·3 min read

Home visiting programs are one of the most effective ways of providing valuable services to families with young children. The...

5 Top Takeaways from the “Black Lives Matter for Families” Conversation Hosted by Common Sense Media and the Commonwealth Club

Mark Swartz·June 25, 2020·2 min read

On Thursday, June 18, Common Sense Media and the Commonwealth Club hosted a conversation titled “Parenting in Support of Black Lives: How to Build a Just Future for Kids (and How Media Can Help).” Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, a clinician, consultant and trainer, moderated the conversation, with Julie Lythcott-Haims (How to Raise an Adult) and Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Antiracist) weighing in on a range of urgent issues for parents and, really, anyone concerned about the state of our union. Here are five takeaways from the event, which is available for viewing.

Top Takeaways From the NHSA Policy Webinar Series: Building Resilient Head Start Systems through State Partnerships

Mark Swartz·September 11, 2020·2 min read

On Tuesday, September 1, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) hosted the second event in their State Policy Webinar Series. Participants highlighted the challenges and successes of three states attempting to offer quality, accessible education options for young children.

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

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Mark Swartz·August 11, 2020·3 min read