What inspires motivation? A new study from Harvard's Center on the Developing Child looks at the brain -- specifically, the early years of childhood development. Read More
Curiosity is a key part of early childhood learning. How can we nurture curious kids? The Character Lab offers a playbook with overview, facilitation guide, prep activity, and lots more. Read More
Dr. Lilian Katz spoke during the 2012 Wonderplay Early Childhood Education Conference and had the audience enthralled by her presentation.... Read More
Oregon WIC is the state’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed... Read More
"No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education... The film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years, and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country." Read More
Among the key principles of early childhood learning is the central role of parenting. Put in the plainest language: It... Read More
In the roundup: Asking toddlers questions while reading helps with their development; new early learning case studies for superintendents; and in Tennessee, an education group encourages gubernatorial hopefuls to boost early childhood learning Read More
In our continuing series of Q&A’s with leading researchers in early childhood development and learning, Ellen Galinsky, President and Co-Founder... Read More
Last year, the Brookings Institute released a report, “The Current State of Scientific Knowledge on Pre-Kindergarten Effects,” which sought to... Read More
For researchers, educators and parents who focus on childhood early learning, a key question remains: What actually goes on inside... Read More
