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18 Feb Early childhood observation tool helps teachers personalize instruction

Posted at 15:29h in Classroom Experiences and Learning Opportunities, Classroom Quality, ELN News, OLOS

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The Early Learning Network is in its third year of developing the classroom observation system known as OLOS, or Optimizing Learning Opportunities for Students. Find out how OLOS works, why it matters, what we're learning and the latest updates on the development process....

23 Jan Teams share preliminary findings, cross-cutting themes at January meetings

Posted at 14:04h in ELN News, Events

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Researchers from the Early Learning Network convened Jan. 8 in Washington, D.C. to share updates on the network’s nationwide studies and OLOS observation tool, and to discuss strategies for synthesizing the important early childhood education data going forward....

07 Jan Program builds community among early career researchers

Posted at 16:45h in ELN News, NECE

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The Early Learning Network’s Early Career Enhancement program supports its emerging scholars through individualized training, professional development and mentored support. In addition to providing young researchers with valuable information, NECE offers them an outlet to share ideas and concerns as they navigate the field of...

04 Dec Year-end reflections from the Early Learning Network

Posted at 09:04h in ELN News, Media

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Through our nationwide studies, we’re uncovering information around several themes that are important in understanding children’s learning and development. Watch our video that introduces the seven cross-cutting themes....

03 Dec Painting a picture of today’s pre-K

Posted at 10:49h in Blog Posts, ELN News, Pre-K Participation, Preschool Attendance

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Early Learning Network research sheds light on children’s experiences in today’s pre-K classrooms, the implications for practice and policy, and how these programs can be shaped to place all children on a path for long-term success....

05 Nov Project update: University of California, Irvine

Posted at 15:00h in ELN News, Project Update

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The Early Learning Network’s assessment team has been developing and testing the OLOS Observation System in pre-K through third grade classrooms for the last two years. The technology-based observation tool is used by teachers in real-time to assess factors that are predictive of later learning...

04 Nov Researcher Spotlight: Deborah Lowe Vandell, University of California, Irvine

Posted at 09:02h in ELN News, Researcher Spotlight

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Deborah Lowe Vandell of the University of California, Irvine, shares her perspective on the Early Learning Network’s efforts to develop and implement the OLOS Observation System. Read the full Q&A....

04 Oct Project update: University of Virginia

Posted at 09:00h in ELN News, Project Update

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The University of Virginia is conducting three interconnected research studies as part of the project, Fairfax Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. The findings will help early childhood policymakers and practitioners across the U.S. better understand how to maintain the positive effects of pre-K and support diverse...

01 Oct Researcher Spotlight: Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia

Posted at 12:02h in ELN News, Researcher Spotlight

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The University of Virginia’s Erik Ruzek shares his perspective on the Early Learning Network’s research program, Fairfax Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade, which examines educational practices and policies in one of the country’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions. Read the full Q&A....

boy in pre-kindergarten classroom setting

24 Sep Op-ed: Running on a new promise for pre-K

Posted at 15:48h in ELN News, Pre-K Participation, Preschool Attendance

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Principal Investigator Robert Pianta of the University of Virginia urges us not to lose sight of an important truth that is central to ELN's nationwide research efforts: school benefits are cumulative....

18 Feb Early childhood observation tool helps teachers personalize instruction

23 Jan Teams share preliminary findings, cross-cutting themes at January meetings

07 Jan Program builds community among early career researchers

04 Dec Year-end reflections from the Early Learning Network

03 Dec Painting a picture of today’s pre-K

05 Nov Project update: University of California, Irvine

04 Nov Researcher Spotlight: Deborah Lowe Vandell, University of California, Irvine

04 Oct Project update: University of Virginia

01 Oct Researcher Spotlight: Erik Ruzek, University of Virginia

24 Sep Op-ed: Running on a new promise for pre-K

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