The labor market case for early childhood education www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

Can video observations provide the same insights as in-person classroom visits? Our study found they can, offering a scalable, cost-effective way to support early educators. Learn more: bit.ly/447CF76 @grindato.bsky.social @nancykperez.bsky.social @gullnar.bsky.social @anniepartika.bsky.social

Can preschoolers build science and engineering skills by watching cartoons and playing digital games? Our new paper says yes! Results from an experimental study just published in Educational Researcher, w/ colleagues from SRI & ED. journals.sagepub.com/eprint/UFUDT... @erjournal-aera.bsky.social

Several recent discussions of federally funded research raised questions about its value. The message from some people—sometimes overt, sometimes implied—is that it’s “waste.” This thread provides one example of how research projects are addressing real problems for children and families. [1/🧵]

hi 👋 new to bluesky. I really enjoyed twitter before it got weird. . looking forward to connecting with and learning from folks here.

This week, the #DC school lottery will match thousands of families with their first public school. But there is more than one path to enrollment bliss--especially in #pre-k. Check out our new brief on Pathways to Pre-K for more. www.urban.org/research/pub... @justinbdoromal.bsky.social #EduSkyECEC