Tag: Early childhood education
Understanding Child Care Policy: A Year of Research
I am thrilled to be back at Hechinger after my time as a Spencer Fellow at the Columbia Journalism School. Over the past year, I have been immersed in researching and reporting on child...
Solving Common Problems in Early Education: Strategies for Parents and Educators
In the world of early education, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt, particularly in the behavior of young students. Kindergarten and pre-K children have experienced noticeable declines in self-regulation, social skills,...
Solving Early Education Challenges: Strategies and Solutions
The impact of the pandemic is still being felt in early education, with noticeable effects on student behavior, social skills, and language development. Becca Carter and Srikar Dronam emphasize the importance of addressing these...
Ensuring Children’s Well-Being: The Importance of High-Quality Child Care
Young children thrive when they are well cared for by loving and attentive adults. However, the child care crisis has made quality child care harder to find. Over the past five years, there has...
Understanding Child Care Policy: A Year of Research
As a journalist dedicated to education, I have spent the past year conducting research on child care policy. My investigations have taken me to various locations, including Pennsylvania, Alabama, Iowa, and even Norway. Each...
Challenges Facing Free Childcare Pledge in England: Tories’ Rushed Plan Under Scrutiny
Ministers are receiving serious warnings about the challenges facing a key childcare pledge in England. Concerns are rising over issues such as staff shortages, a decline in care quality, and doubts about the feasibility...