Event Recap of Children Thrive Outside: A New Day for Outdoor Play in Child Care
A summary of the event Children Thrive Outside, in partnership with the the National Wildlife Federation鈥檚 Early Childhood Health Outdoors.
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The First 100 Days: President Biden鈥檚 Record on Early Ed
Biden’s first 100 days have been marked by historic legislation and ambitious proposals
Improving Early Educator Preparation: A Fragmented System in Need of Cohesion
A new report funded by the Early Educator Investment Collaborative examines the early educator preparation and compensation landscape.
How Maria Montessori’s Model Met the Moment
When the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe last spring, one model of early learning was primed to help children thrive.
How Should School Districts Spend Their Summer?
MDRC researchers explain why states and districts should allocate pandemic relief dollars to summer learning programs for young students.
Investments in Teacher Training Pay Off During the Pandemic
Training teachers in social and emotional learning proved invaluable in helping one California community survive the pandemic.
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care
The Master Plan is a powerful strategy for improving opportunities for California鈥檚 youngest children.
Q&A: Improving Parent Choice in Early Education
An interview with Elliot Regenstein and Chris Strausz-Clark about their recent report