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The United States is far behind other countries on pre-k A comparison of preschool policies, participation rates, and funding levels in the United States to those in other developed and developing countries |
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Improving access to high-quality early learning programs in Rhode Island An overview of the early learning system in Rhode Island, including program characteristics, funding streams, enrollment, quality improvement efforts, and licensing and regulation |
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Prek-3rd: Getting literacy instruction right A discussion of approaches to literacy instruction in prekindergarten through third grade education models |
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The third grade reading benchmark: What it means for equity within the birth through third grade continuum A discussion of the role of early childhood education in supporting third grade reading achievement in Michigan |
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Linking early childhood to the early elementary years to improve student outcomes and reduce the achievement gap A discussion of the benefits of a coordinated birth through third grade approach to early and elementary education in Michigan |
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Early education in the governor's FY 2014 budget An overview of provisions related to early education in the Massachusetts governor's proposed 2014 fiscal year budget |
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Early care and education: Policy considerations for ensuring high-quality pre-k programs A discussion of best policies and practices in the areas of early care and education governance, standards alignment, professional development, program assessment, and longitudinal data systems |
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Summer Matters: How summer learning strengthens students' success: Key findings A summary of an evaluation of summer learning programs in Fresno, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, California, that examines program quality and the social skills and academic outcomes of participants, based on program observations, parent surveys and focus groups, and student surveys and assessments |
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Delivering quality early learning in low-resource settings: Progress and challenges in Ethiopia A summary of a study of Ethiopian children's educational experiences during their preschool years and their transitions to primary school, based on longitudinal survey data from cohorts of approximately 1,000 older and 2,000 younger children and on qualitative data for a subsample of 40 children |
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The state of early childhood programs: 2013 An overview of early childhood program quality, prices, subsidization, use, and employment in the United States |
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Colorado early childhood education An overview of Colorado's full-day kindergarten program and the Colorado Preschool Program, a publicly-funded program for at risk children |
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State of the state of expanded learning in California 2012-2013 An examination of the population served by, funding sources of, and unmet need for expanded learning programs in California |
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Assessment of sponsor tiering determinations: Summary A summary of an estimate of improper payments made in 2011 to family child care homes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program as a result of misclassification in provider tiering status, which is determined by a provider's low income status or operation in a low income area and which determines the rate at which providers are reimbursed for the meals and snacks they provide |
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The Indonesia early childhood education and development (ECED) project: Findings and policy recommendations A summary of an evaluation of the impact of an early childhood education and development (ECED) project to promote children's development through high-quality ECED services on children's ECED services enrollment, their development, and on parenting practices, all based on data collected in 310 villages |
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The importance of preschool and child care for working mothers A discussion of the role of child care in supporting parental employment |
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ECEC for children from disadvantaged backgrounds: Findings from a European literature review and two case studies: Policy brief Policy recommendations from a synthesis of: a review of research in European Union member states on barriers to and promising practices regarding disadvantaged children's and families' access to early childhood education and care (ECEC); a review of the relationship of ECEC participation to children's cognitive and socioemotional outcomes; an examination of ECEC policy developments in England from 1997 through 2010; and an exploration of Step by Step, a program to support professional development and to promote social inclusion, child-centered practices, and family and community engagement |
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Ways forward for early learning in Ethiopia The importance of early childhood care and education (ECCE) is now widely accepted in international research and development policy. There is considerable evidence that targeted early childhood interventions have the potential to mitigate some of the risks to children's learning and development posed by poverty. But in many countries resources are scarce and are mainly concentrated on achieving the Education For All goal of universal primary education. A major challenge is to find ways to develop high-quality ECCE services which are accessible to poorer children and children in rural areas. This Policy Brief uses findings from Young Lives in Ethiopia to illustrate the early childhood experiences of two age cohorts of children. It concludes that the Ethiopian government's framework for ECCE provision is a positive advance, but highlights some of the obstacles that will need to be overcome in order to implement the policy effectively and in ways that benefit the most disadvantaged children. (author abstract) |
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Early childhood care and education in Peru: Evidence from Young Lives Early childhood care and education (ECCE) programmes are increasingly recognised as being important in achieving a number of social, cultural and economic goals which are vital in the fight against poverty. Significant investments in ECCE have been made across Latin America, and the Peruvian government is committed to increasing and improving existing services. Research from Young Lives in Peru finds that four out of five boys and girls among a sample of nearly 2,000 children accessed early education between the ages of 3 and 6. But it also shows that access is unequal. Gender, ethnicity, place of residence and mother tongue all have a significant effect on attendance. Furthermore, ECCE attendance by children under the age of 3 is very low. These findings suggest the need to target investment in ECCE to overcome unequal access, and to increase investment in services designed for children under 3. (author abstract) |
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The impact of early childhood teacher education: How to answer the unanswerable question A summary of a review and discussion of the state of research in the early childhood teacher education field |
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Revising state licensing requirements: Readiness for change An overview of considerations for assessing the capacity and readiness of states to revise their child care licensing systems |
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Risk assessment and licensing compliance A presentation of approaches in state child care licensing systems in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Virginia to assessing the risk of harm to children in noncompliant child care facilities |
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21st Century Community Learning Centers: A descriptive evaluation for 2011-2012 A summary of an evaluation of West Virginia 21st Century Community Learning Centers that examines student participation, volunteers and partnerships, professional development and technical assistance, parent and community involvement, substance abuse prevention, and improvement and accountability processes, based on teacher surveys for 3,131 students, director surveys for 28 programs, and state educational administrative data |
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Championing success: Business organizations for early childhood investments A summary of a study of the early childhood policy and advocacy efforts of formal business membership organizations, based on survey responses from 104 local chambers of commerce and from 121 state business roundtables, state chambers of commerce, and city chambers of commerce |
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2012 Vermont child care market rate survey Findings from a study of child care market rates and their geographic distribution across the state of Vermont by care type and child age |
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Preparing young Hispanic dual language learners for a knowledge economy A discussion of early education issues as they relate to Hispanic children, including home learning experiences, dual language learning, language of instruction and classroom practices, teacher professional development, and parental engagement |
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