Early Childhood Education

Over the last two decades, MDRC has conducted rigorous research in more than 1,000 early education classrooms. The evidence suggests three important investments that states, districts, and programs can make to support…

New research confirms that preschoolers don’t get as much exercise outside when it’s very hot out.

For many child-care providers, COVID-19 has led to large enrollment drops, heightened costs, and staffing challenges. For some, it has meant closure. In a recent statement, President Joe Biden called out the “acute, immediate child…

With child care, homeless families have a better chance at finding secure jobs, housing…

Child care providers and employees have kept our economy going during a time when the government, businesses and families have been focused on COVID-19 “rescue.” Now, as we move to…

Children born today will bear the brunt of the burden of climate change despite having the least responsibility for causing it. Growing calls to position climate change as a child’s rights…

Literacy is the foundation of overall educational success. Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is …

This bold plan takes the necessary steps to begin addressing our child care crisis. However, a portion of those funds should be earmarked to increase and support Black-owned child care…

Congress is considering President Joe Biden’s historic plan for transforming our social safety net, including the grossly underfunded care economy that includes the elderly, the disabled and young children. All sectors of…

The need for increased child care access and quality have never been more important, and the child care industry has never been more fragile. The Biden administration’s signature domestic bill,…

Photo by Krakenimages, Unsplash It’s a sign that something is extremely lacking if someone refers to getting it as “winning the lottery.” Bu…

Evidence-based or evidence-informed policymaking and practice is increasingly championed by governments and decision-makers. To make this a reality, it is important to know how stakeholders, such as policymakers and practitioners,…