NIEER exists to empower young children's growth by partnering with educators, conducting & sharing research, and shaping ECE policy and practice globally. To do so, we need to listen to those who rely on our work. Please tkae our brief stakeholder survey Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWZMGTP

I recommend reading the age 18 follow-up on the Bucharest Early Intervention Project: Children in foster care had significantly stronger communication & socialization skills than their peers who remained in institutional care, and higher quality was critical. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40638296/#fu...

📢 The 22nd State of Preschool Yearbook is here — and findings are historic. State-led efforts have driven ECE to record highs, helping preschool recover from pandemic’s setbacks. 📈 But progress isn’t equal, some states made minimal/no investment. Look at your state here: nieer.org/yearbook/2024

This weekend I got to see the documentary Abundance which follows the unbelievable events that occurred when a cast of kidney donors came together to create a live staged storytelling show. Such a bright light in the current context. My SIL is highlighted in it. Its inspiring. abundantmovie.com

Now available: State of the Field Synthesis – Closing the Opportunity Gap for Young Children: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here? - #NRCEC2024. Shantel Meek, Gerry Cob, Ann Whalen, Sara Vecchiotti, discussing the significant opportunity gaps faced by many young children. vimeo.com/989230633

Starting 2025 sharing our new introduction to our edited ECRQ Special Issue on equitable access to ECCE in the U.S.! With Pamela Joshi, Tamara Halle, Julia Henly, Yoonsook Ha & Neda Senehi Ph.D. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial – there’s growing evidence that the #Next1000Days are just as important. Highlights on the New #ECD @TheLancet Series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk0-...

Paper 2: The cost of not investing in the next 1000 days: implications for policy and practice

Paper 1: The next 1000 days: building on early investments for the health and development of young children

The ‘next 1,000 days’ (ages 2-5) are a critical time to build on early childhood development but many children still lack adequate support. In a new Lancet Series with contribution from Swiss TPH, authors call for increased investment, with a focus on access to early childhood care and education.