Early Childhood Education

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RAND Video Highlights of 2021
Dec 20, 2021
The best RAND videos from the past year brought our research to life in new ways. From the sidewalks of Pittsburgh to preschools in the Middle East, see how people around the world are using RAND research to make their communities safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous.
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Preschool
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Making Preschool Investments Count Through the American Families Plan
Lynn A. Karoly, Jill S. Cannon
Jun 3, 2021
The RAND Blog
The American Families Plan would address disparities in preschool access by adding $200 billion for high-quality preschool for all three- and four-year-olds. How can we make sure that this historic investment, if approved by Congress, counts?
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United States
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President Biden's First Address to Congress: Insights from RAND
Apr 29, 2021
President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress, summarizing his administration's early COVID-19 response and outlining plans that aim to loosen the pandemic's year-long grip on a weary nation. The speech reflected the fact that the United States faces policy challenges across a wide range of domains.
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Educational Equity
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The Five Common Myths About Inclusive Education
Susie Lee, Axelle Devaux @AxelleDevaux
Jun 23, 2020
EU Reporter
Rising levels of social inequality and diversity in Europe have made social inclusion a priority for the European Union. However, it remains a challenge to ensure access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) for all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Preschool
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Early Childhood Education and Care Services Across the European Union Member States Still Fall Short of the Mark
Barbara Janta, Carlijn Straathof
Oct 10, 2019
The RAND Blog
Children's access to education and care from a young age is vital. Large differences exist between EU countries in access to those services and the quality of child care. Bridging the gap would require more efforts at the EU and national levels to guarantee that each child has access to services that will have lasting effects on their development.
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Global Security
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Taliban, Health Care, Russia: RAND Weekly Recap
Feb 1, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on U.S.-Taliban peace talks, what single-payer health care really means, comparing threats from Russia and China, and more.
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Academic Achievement Gap
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The Potential for Early Years Programmes to Close the Disadvantage Gap Is Under-Examined
Megan Sim, Julie Belanger
Oct 12, 2018
Schools Week
Many schools are looking to close the disadvantage gap in their communities, but they need more evidence about what actually works. Research that helps policymakers and practitioners understand how early years interventions can promote equity and close the disadvantage gap is needed.
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Disadvantaged Students
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How Early Childhood Education and Care Can Help to Tackle the Impact of Childhood Disadvantage
Tom McBride, Julie Belanger
Aug 20, 2018
Early Intervention Foundation
Disadvantaged children underperform educationally partly because on average they experience more risk factors. Interventions to address multiple causes of underperformance for disadvantaged children may have a better chance of success. The calibre of early childhood education and care professionals also likely matters.
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Childhood Development
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High-Quality Early Childhood Programs Can Change Lives
Jan 3, 2018
The most comprehensive look to date at the benefits of early childhood education found that 102 of 115 programs improved at least one outcome for children beyond a statistical doubt. And the economic and social benefits continue to pay dividends, sometimes well into adulthood.
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Preschool
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In Britain's Approach to Free Child Care, Lessons for the U.S.
Barbara Janta
Oct 27, 2017
USA Today
If public school in America is free for kindergarten through high school, why not extend the same guarantee for the earliest years, when the potential impact is greatest? The United States can learn from Britain's experience in this area.
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Disadvantaged Students
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Why Being a Migrant Is Not the Biggest Barrier to Education in Europe
Barbara Janta, Emma Harte
Oct 31, 2016
New Europe
Migrant students tend to have lower performance and are more likely to leave school early. But factors other than migrant status, such as language barriers, can explain these differences.
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STEM Education
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Integrating STEM Learning in Early Childhood Education
Rafiq Dossani
Jun 19, 2016
U.S. News & World Report
Young children can understand concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and early development of STEM skills seems to support learning later in life. But an effective teaching system is needed before STEM learning can be fully integrated into early childhood education.
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Early Childhood Education
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Countering Extremism: Early Childhood Education Forgotten
Rita T. Karam, Gail L. Zellman
Jun 8, 2016
The National Interest
Global attention has turned to education as a way to counter extremism. But what has been missing from the conversation is a focus on learning in children's first years, when much brain development occurs. In the Middle East and North Africa, government underinvestment in formal programs for young children is the norm.
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Children
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Are the Effects of the Economic Crisis Still Impacting Children in Europe?
Daniel Schweppenstedde, Barbara Janta, Fanny Gauttier
Feb 17, 2016
The RAND Blog
If EU member states do not invest in early childhood education and care now, negative long-term effects may follow in future years. Unfortunately, it might be the case that the fallout of the economic crisis is blocking some of the investments that need to be made.
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United States
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State of the Union 2016: Insights on Obama's Last Address
Jan 13, 2016
RAND research, analysis, and expertise provide context for many of the issues discussed in President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address, including the threat of ISIS, global climate change, and bringing peace to Syria.
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Educational Program Evaluation
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Hawaii Reading Scores Improved After 'Preschool to Third Grade' Initiative
Gail L. Zellman, M. Rebecca Kilburn
Dec 21, 2015
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaii's “preschool to third-grade” initiative significantly improved third-grade reading scores. The P-3 approach is a promising education reform that should be considered by those seeking to improve early education performance.
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Early Childhood Education

RAND Video Highlights of 2021

Making Preschool Investments Count Through the American Families Plan

President Biden's First Address to Congress: Insights from RAND

The Five Common Myths About Inclusive Education

Early Childhood Education and Care Services Across the European Union Member States Still Fall Short of the Mark

Taliban, Health Care, Russia: RAND Weekly Recap

The Potential for Early Years Programmes to Close the Disadvantage Gap Is Under-Examined

How Early Childhood Education and Care Can Help to Tackle the Impact of Childhood Disadvantage

High-Quality Early Childhood Programs Can Change Lives

In Britain's Approach to Free Child Care, Lessons for the U.S.

Why Being a Migrant Is Not the Biggest Barrier to Education in Europe

Integrating STEM Learning in Early Childhood Education

Countering Extremism: Early Childhood Education Forgotten

Are the Effects of the Economic Crisis Still Impacting Children in Europe?

State of the Union 2016: Insights on Obama's Last Address

Hawaii Reading Scores Improved After 'Preschool to Third Grade' Initiative

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