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.