Strong connections between home and school, especially trust and partnership between parents and teachers, play a significant role in reducing kindergarten gaps for students from minoritized communities. Early intervention and culturally responsive practices are key to ensuring all children receive equitable learning opportunities. Research shows that...
Early Learning Network research strengthens the field’s understanding of how positive relationships support high-quality educational experiences for young children. Early Learning Network (ELN) teams recently released a set of briefs focused on four impact areas — factors open to change or improvement — that have potential...
What does the Early Learning Network’s research tell us about how to support children’s early learning success? A new series of briefs outline the network’s collective findings and contributions to the field of early childhood education. Discover impact areas, key takeaways and action steps for practice,...
The transition from prekindergarten to kindergarten is tough for many children — there are new faces, different routines, and, often, higher expectations for academic achievement. Yet there is little empirical evidence of how differences between pre-K and kindergarten classroom environments affect children, particularly as they...
Research by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln team strengthens the case that positive, sustained relationships promote social skills and reduce problem behaviors in early childhood....
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 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...
A practice guide based on Early Learning Network research is now available to help educators and families work together to successfully navigate the transition from pre-K to kindergarten....
While schools are closed, it's important for parents to remain actively engaged with their child’s teacher. These simple tips may help parents continue to stay in touch from a distance....
While schools are closed, it's important for parents to remain actively engaged with their child’s teacher. These simple tips may help parents continue to stay in touch from a distance....