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New Videos Highlight the Importance of Pre-K Assessment, Data, and Curricula
Easy-to-understand explanations about the importance of improving pre-K outcomes
The State of State Pre-K Data Systems
Variations in pre-K data capacities impact states' ability to understand access, experiences, and outcomes for families and the workforce
The Strategy Behind a $5 Million Win for Child Care and Early Education in Anchorage
Marijuana tax revenue will now be used for the benefit of young children and their families
Election Day 2023: Races That Could Impact Early Care and Education
Several races could have significant impacts on young children and their families
The Value of Virginia’s Early Childhood Investments
A benefit-cost analysis finds that an additional $309 million investment pays for itself within a year with even greater returns to come
The State of Babies is Not Strong Enough
A new report shows that the U.S. needs stronger, more sustainable policies to support babies and their families.
Shutdown Averted For Now, But the Future of Child Care Funding Remains Uncertain
When will our Congressional leaders set aside their party politics and start supporting young children and families as a bipartisan issue?
To Support Student Parents, Colleges Need to Know Who They Are
New America will join efforts to improve colleges' data collection on student parents.
Building an Early Childhood Workforce Pipeline
A Q&A with Dr. Deborah Bergeron about National Head Start Association’s workforce initiatives
The Impact of Strong District Leadership in Early Childhood
This brief shares how superintendents in California have led the expansion and improvement of pre-K.
A New Look at Dual Language Learner Data Gaps
This brief summarizes interviews with early childhood education leaders seeking to address dual language learner data gaps.
Chronic Absenteeism: Not Just an Issue for Older Students
There are proven strategies that schools and districts can use to help reduce absenteeism in the early grades
Learning from the Past to Avoid Painful Cuts for Child Care
Reflecting on tragic policies from the past can strengthen the future of early care and learning.
Secretary Cardona Elevates Kindergarten and the Early Grades
The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) early learning focus has the potential to help states and school districts rethink kindergarten.