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
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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鈥檚 (ED) early learning focus has the potential to help states and school districts rethink kindergarten.
Focusing on Facilities to Address Child Care Supply in D.C.
The BABY Act would offer protections for home-based child care programs located in condominiums
How to Enable Smoother Transitions Into Kindergarten and the Early Grades
state and local leaders could change policies and practices to smooth the transition into (and through) elementary school grades
Starting Early: Building Strong Partnerships with Multilingual Families in Kindergarten
Hear how family partnership can foster engagement and oral language production among multilingual students directly from a teacher.
State Laws Requiring Play-Based Learning
There has been a recent, growing shift toward purposeful play or play-based learning as an instructional strategy in elementary education.
Federal Update: July 2023
The latest in federal early education news
Canada Makes Progress Towards Making Child Care Affordable for All
The national plan is already having a positive impact in many parts of the country.
Minnesota Makes Major Strides on Behalf of Children and Families
The legislative session resulted in about $750 million in new funds for child care and early learning programs.