Early Childhood Education

A new study sheds light on the persistent and early emerging disparities in education linked to socioeconomic status.

Program helps address industry workforce shortage.

Whether or not it has long-term benefits for children, pre-K is high-quality childcare that makes it easier for parents to work, argues Isabel Sawhill.

To incubate financially sustainable childcare businesses requires careful design—including peer cohorts, mentoring, flexible financing, and a well-designed curriculum.

The last several years have served as one prolonged watershed moment for the early care and education sector. The pandemic and its many aftershocks — …

No group of children fared worse than preschoolers during the pandemic.

Over the past decade, a number of cities and states—including such diverse places as New York City, San Antonio, Seattle, New Mexico, Florida, Colorado, and New Jersey—have significantly increased the number of slots in their public prekindergarten programs.

Play deserts are areas where parks and other spots to run around and play are nonexistent, hard to access, or in less safe locations.

When people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there’s a group of cuddly individuals that is often left out – infants! Historically, infant active movement has…

https://theconversation.com/lack-of-affordable-childcare-is-hurting-young-farm-families-ability-to-grow-their-businesses-the-us-farm-bill-ma…

Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are struggling without it.

Investing in global early childhood innovations is a smart investment in the future of our world.