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ABC, It’s as Easy as 1 2 3: Parents as Early Teachers
New research shows that parental incentives for child development can yield large gains in both cognitive and non-cognitive domains for young children. More »
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The Nip and Tuck of the Illinois Budget: Cuts to Children and Families
Budget cuts to the Child Care Assistance Program continue to wreak havoc on the children and families of Illinois. More »
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Changing Parental Behavior One Nudge at a Time
University of Chicago Developmental Psychologist Ariel Kalil discusses the use of behavioral economics in parenting interventions, research on preschool, and challenges in the field of early childhood education. More »
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Who Benefits Most from Head Start Programs?
New research on the impact of Head Start finds that participation leads to large cognitive gains, particularly among children with the lowest initial cognitive skills. More »
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If you Give a Kid a Preschool, She’ll Probably Want to Learn: Insights into Head Start
New research based on the Head Start Impact Study helps identify the program characteristics that lead to the greatest student gains. More »
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Early Childhood Education: A Governor’s Perspective
Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue shares her thoughts on early childhood education and the policy challenges that lie ahead. More »
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Learning “What Works” in Early Childhood Classrooms
Important evaluations like MDRC’s Foundations of Learning demonstration shed light on “what works” in improving early childhood programs and evaluate the benefits and costs of such initiatives. More »