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Early Learning Network @earlylearnnet

#IESfunded research network focused on identifying policies & practices that narrow opportunity gaps and maintain early learning success from pre-K to grade 3.

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Early Learning Network@earlylearnnet
10 May 2023
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
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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…
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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
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Children's Equity Project@ChildrensEquity
27 May 2024
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-FrameworkForD… #DLL #DLI #DualLanguageEducation #Webinar
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.@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-e… #PreK

Preschool enrollment, state spending hit record highs

Preschool participation grew 7% in 2022-23 year over year, with percentages of enrolled 3-and 4-year-olds at all-time highs.

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#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
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.@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-gran…

New Grant Opportunities for Supporting Kindergarten Transitions

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced two new grant opportunities that include invitational priorities to support transitions to

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MDRC@MDRC_News
30 Apr 2024
How states are excelling in quality preschool and reducing inequality: A Q&A with @allison_fk @PreschoolToday wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/04/… via @deepafern & @ABaileyLocke @hereandnow @WBUR

How states are excelling in quality preschool and reducing inequality

A new report finds the inequality gap is getting worse between the children who have access to preschool and those who don’t.

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U.S. Department of Education
@usedgov
21 May 2024
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-r… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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FPG Institute@FPGInstitute
20 May 2024
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
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Children's Equity Project@ChildrensEquity
20 May 2024
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-FrameworkForD… #DLL #DLI #DualLanguageEducation #Webinar
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U.S. Department of Education
@usedgov
15 May 2024
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
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#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
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#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
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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
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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
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“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
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MDRC@MDRC_News
21 Mar 2024
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-pol…

Latest Debate on Pre-K Ignores the Impact of High-Quality Curricula and Aligned PD

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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
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diversitydatakids@diversitydataki
29 Mar 2024
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…
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Campaign for Grade-Level Reading@readingby3rd
27 Mar 2024
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
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