Centering Equity: Actionable Next Steps
Equity is not just a buzzword, but an ongoing call to do better for the children and families we serve
Early Childhood Education
Science Shows Benefits from Conversational ‘Turn-Taking’ with Babies
Scientific studies, from language development to neuroscience, continue to show why it is important to converse with infants.
Dual Language Learners’ Literacy and Language Development Through Pre-K
A new study compares children’s language and literacy development in both English and their home language over the course of one pre-K year.
Centering Equity: Authentic Family Engagement Is Bi-Directional: Engaging in Meaningful Family Partnerships
There are multi-faceted benefits to strong family and community partnerships
Insights from Survey of Early Childhood Workforce in 9 Countries
Results show a shortage of ECEC staff across countries, with low status and low wages cited as a culprit.
Centering Equity: Busting the Bell Curve – How Can We Tell the Whole Story of Early Childhood Education?
Data must provide a truly holistic snapshot of children’s development, regardless of race or language
Drawing from the Margins: The Role of ECE for Our Youngest Homeless Students
ESSA provides a new opportunity to refocus states’ efforts on their commitment to homeless children
New Study Examines the Impact of Different Language Models on DLLs’ Language Development
A new study compares how classroom quality and language of instruction influenced the language development of DLLs in Head Start