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2015 report from the U.S. Department of Education proposes that we must expand access to high-quality early learning to ensure that all children graduate from high school prepared to succeed in college, careers, and life.
Features statistics on children and families in the United States across a range of domains, including family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health.
Provides full-text access to the journal Early Childhood Matters, the Early Childhood in Focus series of briefing notes, as well as other selected publications and reports.
Policy brief identifies important elements of high-quality early childhood education programs as indicated by research and professional standards.
Assesses the current knowledge base for early care and education (ECE) partnerships, highlights promising models or components of models for these partnerships, and identifies gaps in the research.
Study was conducted by the Education International Early Childhood Education (ECE) Task Force and gathered and analyzed cross-national data on early childhood education policies, systems, programs and activities from 17 countries.
Includes three longitudinal studies that examine child development, school readiness, and early school experiences.
Paper provides policymakers with a review of published research on ECE workforce education and credentials as well as research on the current status of ECE wages, recruitment and retention challenges, and promising practices.
Annual reports describes how public policy shapes early childhood programs in Canada.
RAND research has informed the debate on balancing the costs and benefits of preschool and early childhood education in the United States and Europe. Also includes journal articles, commentary, research briefs, and more.
Only ongoing assessment of what U.S. students know and can do in different subjects.
Examines Head Start and Early Head Start data from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six territories, along with AIAN and MSHS for 2014-2015, as well as historical data from 2007 to 2015.
Early learning expert Harriet Dichter goes title by title to explain how ESSA addresses access, quality workforce development, and support for the successful transition into elementary school.
Mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
Nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.
National Reports on the Development of Education submitted by countries since 1933.
Only ongoing assessment of what U.S. students know and can do in different subjects.
The Annual Reports and Information group within the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) produces several reports each year that draw from over 25 surveys by NCES and other government agencies.
Nation's largest professional employee organization committed to advancing the cause of public education.
A nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. Research includes K-12 assessment and accountability, school reform, teachers and teaching, higher education, military education and training, worker training, and substance-abuse prevention in schools.
Agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education.
Responsible for coordinating international cooperation in education, science, culture and communication.
Works nationally to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone.
Mission is to promote and support the optimal education, development, and well-being of children worldwide.
Collection of original research, syntheses, fact sheets and briefs, datasets, instruments, and other research-related resources from the wide range of social science disciplines and professional fields that study early care and education.
Professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities.
Promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
Home to a number of projects that focus on educating and raising young children. ECAP hosts research, technical assistance, and service projects.
Series of pre-K-3 case studies were co-created by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and Collaborative Communications Group.
Provides information and resources related to the Head Start, including quality teaching and learning, school readiness, policy and regulation, monitoring and reports, and more.
Provides information on the federally funded Head Start program, as well as Child Development and Early Learning resources.
National Association of State Boards of Education site provides an introduction, resources, advisory group, and panel discussion.
World’s largest organization working on behalf of young children. Includes Position Statements related to early childhood education practice, policy, and/or professional development for which there are controversial or critical opinions.
Promotes scholarly exchange among researchers in the child maltreatment field.
Conducts and communicates research to support high-quality, effective early childhood education for all young children.
Provides resources on healthy and safe child care and early education programs.
Brings together preschool, kindergarten, primary teachers & administrators, caregivers, program directors, and individuals working with & for families, to promote quality care and education for young children.
Provides the latest information about ED's work in supporting our nation's youngest learners.
Reviews of early childhood education interventions examine the evidence of the effectiveness of center-based curricula and practices designed to improve children’s school readiness.
Early childhood education programs, grants, and initiatives from the Obama administration. Includes President Obama's Comprehensive Early Learning Agenda.
Works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.
Access statistics and information on a variety of issues concerning education in California.
Information and frequently asked questions about the new academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education on August 2, 2010.
Standards adopted by the California State Board of Education for English-language arts, mathematics, history-social science, science, and visual and performing arts.
Curriculum guidelines for K-12 subjects, and State Board adopted K-8 instructional materials.
Collection of outstanding literature for children and adolescents in grades Pre-K through 12 in all disciplines.
Link to informational and statistical documents.
The Common Core State Standards were adopted in October 2010 to help improve the academic achievement of Nevada's students.
Resources to inform and assist in school/district textbook selection.
An agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education.
Find contact information for the department of education in your state and other selected state resources.
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Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. Its mission is simple: to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, to enhance the development of very young children, and to promote healthy family functioning.
The Head Start locator is a searchable directory that provides locations, addresses, and driving directions for Head Start programs, centers, and grantees.
Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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