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Out Today: New Briefs on Strengthening Pre-K to Kindergarten Transitions and Alignment
Two new briefs highlight innovative approaches to easing the transition to kindergarten and strategies for funding transition activities
Expanding Early Childhood Education in Rural America
The Leading Edge of Local System-Building: ESSA and Continuity Across the First Decade of Children’s Lives
ESSA plans present opportunities to improve quality and significantly deepen collaboration between schools, districts, and community organiz
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.
New Survey Examines Teacher Beliefs About Bilingualism
The survey findings are encouraging since the staff answers indicated favorable views of bilingualism and a knowledge of dual language devel
Questions for California School Leaders: LaWanda Wesley on Supporting Teacher Well-Being in Oakland
Wesley supports young children in the city by making sure their teachers have the resources and training they need to do their best work
How Louisiana Uses Early Childhood Performance Ratings to Fuel Site Improvement
The Louisiana School and Center Finder, a first-of-its-kind online reporting system that provides a detailed look at accountability metrics
Securing for All the Right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
How child poverty, trauma and ACEs, and lack of family supports are keeping our youth from rising
Seeing a Birth of Hope: Training Teachers in Trauma-Informed Classroom Practice
Boston Early Ed Conference Draws Participants From Across the Country
Hundreds of teachers, administrators, and policymakers attended to learn more about the work that has taken place in Boston over the past de
Connecticut Pre-K Study Calls for More Targeted Programming
Despite robust funding, Connecticut's most prominent public pre-K program fails to reach children from all demographics.
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.
Head Start Programs and Local Education Agencies Partner to Support Smooth and Effective Transitions for DC’s Youngest Learners
Improving coordination between early childhood programs and elementary schools can help improve student outcomes in K-12 and beyond
The 500th Edition of our Early & Elementary Education Update
Looking back at some of our most read and our team’s favorite blog posts and series over the last few years