Entries for the 'Early Learning' Category

This recently completed report by CCSSO in an overview of the Educare Program, geared to leaders in the public education community.

In 2010, Head Start served more participants than the previous year. Families continued to seek Head Start services at a high rate and nearly all children had health insurance at the end of the program year. Challenges still exist as teachers' salaries remain stagnant and the percent of teachers with degrees decreased slightly from 2009 to 2010.

In 2010, Early Head Start (EHS) saw the largest increase in enrollment in its history. EHS families continued to access services at a high rate and children continued to be connected to medical and dental services. Challenges continue to exist, though, as teachers' salaries remain stagnant and a smaller percentage of teachers had an associate degree or higher in 2010 compared to 2009 and 2006.

CLASP has updated their Data Tool intended for state advocates and policymakers to use as they work to develop state early childhood agendas.

This new report from NCSL focuses on how states currently assess school readiness, as indicated by the use of assessment at kindergarten. Also detailed is information on how readiness information is used and reported within the states. Included in this scan are states that have universal or near-universal kindergarten assessment on an ongoing basis, as indicated through state statute, administrative code, or the state department of education's website.

Research on the importance of the early childhood years has compelled states to support children’s school readiness. This brief provides an overview of states’ Early Learning Guidelines (ELGs) for children age birth to five and current statewide school readiness assessment practices.

This white paper, from the National Council of La Raza, examines how states are working to build comprehensive early learning standards and to address issues of professional development to ensure the success of Latino and English language learner children and families.

Learn about several recommendations from ZERO TO THREE on how to revise early learning guidelines to improve outcomes for children ages 0-3.

Dr. Edward Zigler offers suggestions on how to make Title I more effective for young children.

A report from the American Psychological Association that examines the impact early head start has on 3-year-olds and their families.

This report from ZERO TO THREE provides policy recommendations based on the National Evaluation of Head Start.

Danielle Ewen of CLASP outlines the importance of Head Start and Early Head Start as means of support for at risk children.

This report from CLASP, details the growth of pre-kindergarten through community based child care providers. Early Learning