Child Care and Early Education
The goal of free universal pre-K programs for all children is gaining attention, but some regions can now only afford to offer free programs to at-risk children. Preschool advocates argue that the lifelong benefit outweighs the cost. (Photo: The Buffalo News)
Latest in child care and early education
Ready for Kindergarten? A Review of State Practices
The brief reviews current state practices to support children's school readiness and suggests additional policy considerations.
Child Care Quality Rating System Assessment: Compendium of Quality Rating Systems and Evaluations
The compendium is part of an on-going project to measure, evaluate and promote high-quality child care.
America After 3 PM Special Report on Summer
According to the study, summer learning loss is a major contributor to the achievement gap between low-income and high-income youth
Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters
The report finds that over 80 percent of fourth-graders from low-income families fail to reach proficient reading levels.
The New Demography of American Motherhood
The report finds that today's new mothers are older, better educated and more likely to be single than their counterparts two decades ago.
The Next Social Contract for the Primary Years of Education
The report recommends policies for a "PreK-3rd" education system that begins at age 3.
Advancing the Economic Security of Unmarried Women: Overview of Laws and Legislation in the 111th Congress
The report reviews and suggests policies to improve the economic state of unmarried women.
2009 MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Part 2, Student Achievement
The survey finds that there exist significant gaps in teacher and student perceptions about academic success.
A Blueprint for Reform: The Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The blueprint proposes major reforms for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which was established in 2002 under the last reauthorization of ESEA.
What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood
The fact sheet examines the effectiveness of specific programs aimed at promoting positive development and self-sufficiency for older youth.
Barriers to Obesity Prevention in Head Start
About one-third of children who enter Head Start are overweight or obese. But the study finds that Head Start program directors lack the money, time and knowledge to adequately address child obesity.
The Nation’s Children 2010
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
Improving Access to Public Benefits: Helping Eligible Individuals and Families Get the Income Supports They Need
At least $65 billion in vital government services and support remain unclaimed. The authors highlight methods to extend outreach efforts to ensure that low-income families receive the benefits they critically need.
