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New America, Reimagined: Built for What’s Next
New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website
AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
Tuition-Free, Full-Day Kindergarten Commences in Colorado
In his campaign for the governorship, Polis pledged state funding for free, universal, full-day kindergarten and pre-K within two years.
Federal Spending on Early Care and Education: Past, Present, and Future
Funding for early care and education should be prioritized to meet the needs of young children
No Child Deserves to Attend a Crumbling School
So why are beleaguered buildings a defining feature of so many of America’s schools—and what should we do about it?
Home Visits, Universal Pre-K, and Trauma-Informed Care… California Dreams Big for Families
With a state budget that invests in families and a Governor committed to California’s children, the future looks sunny on the golden coast.
Global Lessons in Early Care and Education: The Early Advantage 2
Contrary to American exceptionalism, research shows that the USA is falling behind the rest of the world in early education and care.
First 10 Schools and Communities: Helping All Young Children Grow and Thrive
The holistic First 10 approach combines alignment across early education with family engagement and social services.
Appreciating Early Childhood Educators
Credentials and Classrooms: Teacher Qualifications’ Impact on Learning Environments
A recent meta-analysis examined whether teachers’ educational attainment improves the quality of their early childhood classroom.
Is the United States on the Brink of a Child-Care Affordability Crisis?
Despite child-care workers’ low pay, labor costs are putting child-care providers in an increasingly precarious position.