In a special issue of Early Childhood Research Quarterly, the Early Learning Network’s six research and assessment teams examine practices and policies related to alignment in early childhood education....
It’s often said that the only thing constant is change. There is a tremendous amount of change during children’s early education experiences. These transitions not only impact children, but also their families, and may have long-lasting consequences for their development and academic success....
What does alignment mean in the context of early learning? Alignment indicates how well an education system’s components are working together across ages and grade levels to achieve the same goal: supporting and maintaining children’s early learning success. ...