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What “Transforming the Workforce” Says About Developing Children’s Social-Emotional Skills
Research provides a clear link between between young children's social-emotional skills and academic success
What do DeVos and Price Picks Mean for Early Ed?
The future of early learning under the incoming Trump administration remains opaque.
New Report Puts Spotlight on Early Elementary Years
How can state leaders ensure that early education gains persist over time?
Creating Equity by Teaching Equality
Prior to this 2016, very few public schools taught students about LGBTQ identities, civil rights, or LGBTQ contributions to U.S. history.
North Carolina Study: Early Education Gains Persist, Are Linked To Funding
Children who lived in counties that adequately funded early childhood programs made significant gains in reading and math
Child Care is a Crucial Support for the 4.8 Million Parents in College
Balancing family life, being a parent and focusing on school work is difficult, especially without the support of a spouse or partner.
5 Questions about the Education Implications of the 2016 Elections
Here are some of our top questions—questions we hope reporters and education leaders will also be asking Trump and elected leaders.
Early Math Skills Crucial to Children’s Learning
But most classrooms and teachers underprepared to teach math well, according to Transforming the Workforce report
Teacher Shortage? Depends Who You Ask
Report projects shortage but critics point to a more nuanced picture of the teaching workforce
Election Results Roundup for Early Education
On Tuesday a handful of cities and states cast votes that will have an impact on the future of education access for young children
There’s A Lot We Can Learn From Pre-K in Tennessee
Barely Hanging On: The Acrobatics of Funding High Quality Care for Young Children
In high cost environments like San Jose, providers are struggling to stay afloat and provide quality learning experiences
When It Comes to Infant-Toddler Care and Development, It’s All About the Relationships
A new brief focuses on two practices that child care centers should make a priority: primary caregiving and continuity of care