Early Learning Network

NEW briefs outline #EarlyLearning Network findings, takeaways and action steps around 4 impact areas: • Pre-K Participation • Classroom Experiences & Learning Opportunities • Relationships • Sustained High-Quality Experiences Learn more ›› bit.ly/3otnKBw #equity

As the #EarlyLearning Network project concludes, our heartfelt thanks go to @IESResearch and the many researchers, educators, admins, parents & children who made this endeavor possible! Our website and its resources will remain accessible. 💛 #IESfunded earlylearningnetwork.unl.edu/2024/05/26/ref…

Did you know the #EarlyLearning Network has a YouTube playlist with dozens of videos highlighting our #earlychildhood education research findings? Check it out or bookmark for later! 🔗 bit.ly/4aCRdvd #IESfunded

Join the CEP & @TCFdotorg on June 11 at 1PM ET as we highlight our new framework for providing emergent bilinguals with access to high-quality dual language education. Register HERE: bit.ly/Webinar-Framew… #DLL #DLI #DualLanguageEducation #Webinar

.@PreschoolToday study finds enrollment in state-funded preschool programs surged during the 2022-23 school year, but access to quality #earlylearning is uneven across the states. (via @K12DiveNews) k12dive.com/news/preschool… #PreK

#EarlyLearning Network research led by @IheomaIruka explores end-of-kindergarten racial/ethnic gaps, emphasizing the need for early intervention, home-school connection & culturally responsive practices. ›› bit.ly/3K3mtss @FPGInstitute @UNCSchoolofEd

.@usedgov recently announced new grant opportunities to support transitions to kindergarten, including a program to advance early literacy skills among underserved populations. @firstfiveyears #EarlyLearning #EdResearch ffyf.org/2024/05/07/new…

How states are excelling in quality preschool and reducing inequality: A Q&A with @allison_fk @PreschoolToday wbur.org/hereandnow/202… via @deepafern & @ABaileyLocke @hereandnow @WBUR

Looking for resources to support mental health in your school community? Visit the Federal Partners in School Health (FPSH) portal for federally-supported information to support student health & healthy school environments: oese.ed.gov/student-health… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Research led by FPG Faculty Fellow @IheomaIruka explores end-of-kindergarten racial/ethnic gaps, emphasizing need for early intervention, home-school connection & culturally responsive practices to ensure equitable learning opportunities | @earlylearnnet go.unc.edu/Ej75L

Join the CEP & @TCFdotorg on June 11 at 1PM ET as we highlight our new framework for providing emergent bilinguals with access to high-quality dual language education. Register HERE: bit.ly/Webinar-Framew… #DLL #DLI #DualLanguageEducation #Webinar

Research shows that parent involvement has positive impacts on students, educators, schools & communities. Learn how ED is strengthening parent partnerships to raise the bar for student success: ed.gov/parents #InternationalDayOfFamilies

#EarlyLearning Network research led by Dr. @IheomaIruka explores end-of-kindergarten racial/ethnic gaps, emphasizing the need for early intervention, home-school connection & culturally responsive practices to ensure equitable learning opportunities. ›› bit.ly/3K3mtss

#EarlyLearning Network study: Traditional classroom quality measures may overlook individual children’s diverse learning experiences, even within the same classroom. New tools are needed to improve outcomes for all children. ›› bit.ly/4cDkN68 #ECE #edresearch

It's @NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child! 🎉 We're joining the celebration of young children + the teachers & families dedicated to their education and well-being! Take a look at ELN's research on impact areas that make a difference in #earlylearning: bit.ly/3otnKBw #WOYC24

Research-practice partnerships have been so important to the success of the #EarlyLearning Network’s studies! Our most recent blog highlights collaboration among network researchers and @BPSEarlyLearn educators. 🔗 bit.ly/4cDkN68 #IESfunded #EdResearch

“The study highlights the complexity of early childhood education and the importance of adopting child-level measurement approaches to capture individual learning experiences.” —Christina Weiland, @UMichEducation Learn more ›› bit.ly/4cDkN68 #EarlyLearning

The latest debate on preK ignores the impact of high-quality curricula & aligned professional development, writes @Meghan_McCorm for @newamerica. The best bet is to implement evidence-based curricula that explicitly target specific learning domains. newamerica.org/education-poli…

A recent #EarlyLearning Network study, led by researchers at @UMichEducation, @MDRC_News and @hgse in partnership with @BostonSchools, adds valuable evidence to improving future #earlychildhood education assessments of quality. Learn more ›› bit.ly/4cDkN68 #IESfunded

What we're reading: New report from @FPGInstitute uses the Child Opportunity Index to identify policies & strategies to mitigate racial & economic inequities in early care and education. Neighborhood-based tools can help generate policy solutions in #ECE equity-coalition.fpg.unc.edu/resource/start…

Join @Readingby3rd for a #KMatters Session on 4/2 @3pm ET to gain valuable insight into the social development of #kindergartners, practices for social-emotional learning routines, and fostering supportive communities in the classroom. Register Now ➡ow.ly/1Ibi50QolLE