Research shows the cognitive and social emotional benefits of early learning, and an overwhelming majority of Americans feel childcare is a good use of their taxpayer dollars. Congress’ disconnect on this issue remains unconscionable. Dual-language kindergarten students at Coldwater Canyon Elementary on Aug. 14, 2023 in Valley Glen, Calif. In the U.S., the annual cost
In parallel, there is strong evidence that infancy and early childhood, especially the first 1,000 days of life, are key developmental periods, in which growth and development are most rapid and sensitive to change. Bringing together these two bodies of research, Nesta believes that cash payments to families beginning early in life may be an
Katie Dukes, EdNC’s early childhood policy analyst, greets students at Mission Grammar School-Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston. Liz Bell/EducationNC As the pandemic-era federal funding that propped up child care runs out — and the hope for Build Back Better becomes a memory — states are finding their own ways to cope with the
A social media account features smiley toddlers, while also offering positive lessons about child development. Is it possible that on X — the social media site formerly known as Twitter and sometimes called “the hell site” — there remains a font of delight and edification, a place to witness laughter and even love? The answer,
The child care crisis in America just got a bit of relief. In the latest government funding bill just approved by the White House, there’s a $1 billion increase for programs focused on child care and early childhood learning. This new funding includes an additional $275 million for the Head Start program and $725 million
Introduction Over the past two decades, China has experienced profound transformations in its societal, cultural, economic, and legislative frameworks, impacting various sectors, including early childhood education. A pivotal shift in this domain is the growing acknowledgment and integration of “learning through play” within the educational policies and practices, tracing back to the early 2000s. The
The American education system is at a crossroads, with implications for the future of our democracy, our economy, and national security. Bringing together researchers, advocates, and policymakers from across the education continuum—early childhood, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—this two-day summit will explore a path toward creating a strong progressive agenda for education. Through
