An expanding raft of scientific and economic research underscores the need to significantly expand
quality early learning in the first five years of life, particularly for at - risk children.
Three of the most rigorous long - term studies found a range of returns between $ 4 and $ 9 for every dollar invested
in early learning programs for low - income children.
Explore how each state is using the Race to the Top
Early Learning Challenge as an opportunity to create new and effective early childhood systems.
I believe if schools were more proactive with partnering with
early learning centers, more families would be prepared for grade school.
It does so by offering opportunities for
early learning experiences, parent support, home visitation, and access to medical, mental health, and early intervention services.
We will share some of the more promising strategies
on early learning policy included in state plans in this blog series in the coming weeks.
Competitive grants from the federal government can provide funding to improve state
early learning systems and to expand access.
Learn about the practice of embedded interventions to help children participate in a variety of
early learning opportunities and environments promoting high - quality inclusion.
A large body of research shows that providing high - quality
early learning services in inclusive settings is beneficial for young children, their families, and their communities.
A webinar presentation is available to describe the purpose and projects of the Race to the
Top Early Learning Challenge grant.
In classrooms
from early learning through grade 8, students learn invaluable skills that help them navigate their way through school as well as their community.
Character skills often matter more than cognitive skills and calls for educating the whole child, from
early learning through young adulthood.
Other programs provide a supplemental service that
enhances early learning programs but do not fund access to such programs.
Since 2003, we've successfully advocated for groundbreaking early childhood policies, from creating transitional kindergarten to securing the funding necessary to
improve early learning programs.
It aims to increase the number of high quality
early learning settings, and engage families in the learning process.
Together, we will work to realize the full potential of quality
early learning as a way to narrow the achievement gap and drive economic progress.
Such strategies promote strong relationships that can help buffer children from the toxic stress that can undermine healthy brain development and provide
positive early learning experiences.
Helping children experience
early learning success and acquire essential skills by third grade is a crucial part of any school reform effort.
After the fifth year of Strong Start's implementation, 60 percent of children will still not have access to a publicly
funded early learning program without significant state or local investment.
There are so many activities for 1 year olds that pack
early learning into fun and engaging play!
At the beginning of fourth grade it is important for students to have achieved a solid foundation of
early learning skills.
The law also acknowledges the important role of principal leadership in early childhood education and joint efforts
across early learning settings and school - based contexts to address the needs of young children.
Frequent, brief visits to classrooms help principals better understand the dynamics of an effective
early learning curriculum.
Learn how this program supports the education and preparation of an effective, well - compensated, and diverse
early learning workforce.
The Second
Step Early Learning Program helps your youngest learners benefit more from preschool and prepare for kindergarten.
Groups include other parents and their children in a safe, exciting classroom environment designed to
promote early learning, exploration and fun.
Such a campaign might focus on child development or on
how early learning programs support healthy development.
For example, the state has gradually raised the program's minimum teacher qualifications and has developed evidence -
based early learning standards and assessments to encourage effective instruction.