Research by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill team sheds light on factors that influence American states to adopt publicly-funded prekindergarten (pre-K). The historical analysis found legislative partisanship, legislative professionalism and unemployment are key predictors in a state’s decision to support public pre-K...
A recent Early Learning Network study led by researchers at Ohio State University found that instructional practices in prekindergarten (pre-K) were starkly different from those in kindergarten through third grade, and that kindergarten appears to be highly academic for about two-thirds of classrooms. Findings also...
In a new research brief, Early Learning Network researchers explore lessons learned from one approach to measurement: Fine-grained, time-based measures that capture how young children spend their time in pre-K and kindergarten classrooms....
Today, nearly 5 million children attend a formal prekindergarten (pre-K) program in the United States. The Biden administration’s recent proposal to invest $200 billion to provide universal pre-K to all 3- and 4-year-olds in the country highlights the critical need to ensure that children, especially...
The third presentation in the Early Learning Network's Spring Webinar Series focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in early learning. Video is available from the presentation led by researchers Iheoma Iruka and Meghan McCormick: "Building Toward Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Early Learning."...
The second presentation in the Early Learning Network's Spring Webinar Series focused on family engagement. Video is available from the presentation led by researchers JoAnn Hsueh and Amanda Witte: "Home- and School-Based Activities to Support Student Success."...
The first presentation in the Early Learning Network's Spring Webinar Series focused on Transitions and Alignment. Video is available from the presentation led by researchers Ginny Vitiello and Kelly Purtell: "Easing the Transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten."...
The Early Learning Network's Ohio State University research team led a study exploring links between joint media engagement — where parents and children interact with media together — and gains in first-graders’ language and literacy skills. Results from the investigation suggest that moderate amounts of...
Findings from a recent Early Learning Network study strengthen the case for better measurement in early childhood education in order to more accurately capture the classroom features and practices that improve outcomes for children....
A policy brief based on Early Learning Network research is now available to help decision-makers ease children's transition from pre-K to kindergarten....