"There are lots of common misconceptions about how young children engage in STEM learning." What are they? Read on... Read More
by Lisa S. Scott, University of Florida Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and... Read More
Dr. Lilian Katz spoke during the 2012 Wonderplay Early Childhood Education Conference and had the audience enthralled by her presentation.... Read More
The ruling on child literacy was, perhaps, more shocking than the lawsuit itself. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of... Read More
How are cities and towns grappling with a host of urgent challenges? According to Tonja Rucker of the National League of Cities, mayors and city leaders are testing cutting-edge strategies and developing bold solutions that place children at the center of every decision. Read More
Maybe it's a snow day. Maybe rain. Or, maybe you just need someplace new to take your child that doesn't involve waterslides, bouncy houses or pizza! There are plenty of excellent -- and (many) free -- art classes for children across the country. Read More
Continuing in our series about the Brookings Institute Report “The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on Pre-Kindergarten Effects,” today we’re... Read More
Previously, we discussed how a lack of sleep affects toddlers’ self-regulation skills, and the impact that could have on their... Read More
Education is about the three R’s—reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmatic—and we already know that parents’ reading to their preschool-aged children at... Read More
A new initiative called Sesame Street in Communities is providing free materials, including videos, books and games to help parents... Read More
