Policy Report Series Combines Research with State Early Childhood Initiatives

Policy Report Series Combines Research with State Early Childhood Initiatives

The Child Care and Early Education Project recently published four policy reports. Funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the reports are designed to provide policymakers with a comprehensive research background combined with policy options for addressing key issues in child care and early childhood education. As state policymakers consider approaches to improving early learning for young children, research can provide a sound basis for policy and investment decisions. Numerous studies have been conducted that evaluate how policies work and how they affect children's early learning and development.

This series is part of a collaboration between NCSL; Sharon Lynn Kagan, Teacher's College, Columbia University; and Bruce Fuller, University of California at Berkeley. The series is made possible due to the efforts of numerous national experts, including guidance from a national advisory committee comprised of early childhood researchers, state policymakers and staff from national organizations. Specialty-specific research teams also were consulted for guidance and feedback in the writing of each report. A comprehensive research synthesis of early childhood studies, state initiatives, and policy options states could consider are included in the policy reports.

These reports can only be accessed by those with passwords, or can be purchased through the NCSL publications website.

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For more information on child care issues, please contact Steffanie Clothier in the Denver office at 303.364.7700 or cyf-info@ncsl.org or either Sheri Steisel or Lee Posey in the D.C. office at 202.624.5400 or fedhumserv-info@ncsl.org