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1 Jan 2017
ESSA

ESSA │Early Childhood and Childhood Development

Research shows that children are more successful in school and beyond if they are given a strong foundation in the earliest years of their lives. ESSA includes new opportunities for states to strengthen and expand access to public early childhood education.

AIR’s early childhood experts have provided support in 20 states and AIR’s staff is available to support requests that its comprehensive and content centers may receive from states that focus on early childhood topics. The AIR team works with early childhood service providers and policymakers nationwide to find solutions to practical challenges in early childhood education and care.

Our resources, available at no cost, include:

The Summer After Kindergarten: Children’s Experiences by Socioeconomic Characteristics

Harnessing the Potential of Multiple Languages and Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Intervention and Special Education (Webinar)

Preliminary Insights on Early Education in State ESSA Plans (Video)

Santa Clara County Early Learning Master Plan

Three Important Questions About Publicly Funded Preschools 

Primary Early Care and Education Arrangements and Achievement at Kindergarten Entry

Connecting All Children to High-Quality Early Care and Education: Promising Strategies From the International Community (PDF)

The Impact of Transitional Kindergarten on English Learner Students

26 Apr 2016
Podcast

EdCast: How Do We Ensure High-Quality Early Childhood Experiences for All Kids?

Eboni Howard has devoted her career to researching early care and child development, working to ensure that all children receive high-quality early experiences—regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or zip code. In the second podcast episode in the Education Policy Center's Equity Series, Howard and Peter Cookson discuss what research has shown and the implications for policymakers.
Five Things We Can Learn from Pre-K in Other Countries
5 Jun 2017
Blog Post

Five Things We Can Learn from Pre-K in Other Countries

Which programs and policies can we adopt from other countries to increase access to preschool programs in the U.S.?
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26 May 2016
The Ten Series

Ten Questions Local Policymakers Should Ask About Expanding Access to Preschool

High-quality preschool programs can have far reaching benefits for kids, parents, and communities—and they can provide a high return on initial investments. This 10 Series report summarizes our key findings about local preschool initiatives in 10 U.S. communities.
5 Jan 2016
Brief

Is Reading Contagious? Examining Parents’ and Children’s Reading Attitudes and Behaviors

When children have positive reading attitudes and behaviors, they generally also demonstrate strong reading skills. Drawing on data from the 2011 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, this brief and related webinar recording examine whether parents’ reading attitudes and behaviors are shared by their children.