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...
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 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."...
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....
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....
Webinar available in Spanish....
Even though kindergarten may be months away, and school closures may still impact students in the fall, using these strategies now — and as often as possible — is the best way to help your child be prepared and become comfortable with the idea of...
Even though kindergarten may be months away, and school closures may still impact students in the fall, using these strategies now — and as often as possible — is the best way to help your child be prepared and become comfortable with the idea of...