Social-Emotional and Cognitive Learning: Debunking Either/Or False Choices about Pre-K Curricula
A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.
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How to Make Emerging Tech Work for Communities with Disabilities
Technology can be a lifeline—or a barrier. Users with disabilities explain how accessible design makes all the difference.
In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
What Will 2026 Hold for Early Care and Education?
Here are a few questions that rise to the top for our team when thinking about the next 12 months in early education
Congress Reintroduces Bill to Curb Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
Despite the risks, there is currently no federal law governing the use of restraint or seclusion in schools.
The Damage to Come from Dismembering the U.S. Department of Education
These convoluted moves detract from ED’s work to protect students’ rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
Closing Early Intervention Service Gaps to Infants is Both Policy and Practice
Automatic eligibility policies can help serve more infants and families with EI, but implementation is critical.
All Policy Is Disability Policy: An Invitation to Join the Conversation
Now, more than ever, we need to center disabled people to address persistent challenges and find better solutions for everyone.
Head Start for America’s Children Act of 2025 Proposes Fully Funding the 60-Year-Old Program
New bill offers support for student parents, the early childhood workforce, and more