Oregon’s Push for Increased Public Investment
Early childhood advocates in the state are pushing for increased public investment to support the workforce and infrastructure
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Four Lessons for Improving Equitable Access to High-Quality Pre-K
Pre-K programs will only achieve their intended goals if they ensure that they are accessible to all families they are designed to serve.
Pre-K Data in Practice: Unpacking the Complexities of State-Level Data Use
How the structure of pre-K programming impacts the type of data available to state agencies
How Can Educators Help Children Thrive in Kindergarten and the Early Grades?
Helping to create the conditions for young children to thrive in kindergarten begins by better understanding what is getting in the way.
Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems: A South Carolina Case Study
To build a robust early childhood system, states need access to accurate and reliable data.
President Biden’s Executive Order on Child Care, Explained
The order represents the most comprehensive set of executive actions any president has taken to improve the country’s care infrastructure.
Considerations For High-Quality Pre-K Curriculum Implementation
Takeaways from National Academies sessions on curriculum adoption and implementation from a state or local context
Pre-K Data in Practice: Improving Learning Experiences for Children of Color
The role of pre-K data in understanding access, quality, and outcomes for Black and Latinx children
Deepening Math and Science Learning in Kindergarten and the Early Grades
Clements lamented, “the trouble is… most kindergarten classrooms teach children math they already know. We have to move beyond that.
Pre-K Data in Practice: From the Perspective of Program Leaders
How pre-K program leaders use data to inform policy and practice
Teaching in the Ways Kindergartners Learn Best
Research has shown that children learn best when they are engaged in developmentally appropriate experiences and activities: play!
Women Brought Kindergarten to America
Women played a consequential role in advancing kindergarten education in the United States.
Federal Update: March 2023
March has been a busy month when it comes to the federal government and early and elementary education.
What to Know About Education Funding in Biden’s Budget
The budget is an important opportunity for the administration to signal its priorities when it comes to education.
Streamlining Family Experiences Enrolling in Early Childhood Programs
Two new federal resources highlight opportunities for coordination and alignment of state early childhood programming