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Defending the Department of Education
New analysis and commentary in response to the Trump administration’s push to shutter the Department of Education.
Early & Elementary Education
The Early & Elementary Education Policy program works to ensure all children have access to high-quality early learning opportunities from birth through third grade. Our experts support a bold agenda that prioritizes high-quality opportunities for all, empowers well-prepared and fairly compensated educators to do their best work, and connects smoothly with elementary education and systems to support family well-being.
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Our team conducts policy research and analysis, presents innovative policy recommendations, and works in coalition with parents, educators, and policymakers to advance children’s learning, support families, and honor the vital role of educators.
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Three Golden Rules for Improving Early Childhood Systems
Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning
Explore why high-quality kindergarten is both possible and necessary with author and Senior Fellow Laura Bornfreund in conversation with the Hechinger Report’s Christina Samuels.
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3:30PM – 4:30PM EDT
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Cara Sklar
Director, Early & Elementary Education Policy
Carrie Gillispie
Project Director, Early Development & Disability
Aaron Loewenberg
Senior Policy Analyst, Early & Elementary Education