The proposed state budget includes $600 million to tackle Michigan's low reading readiness levels. Some say it should include more for the youngest.

In a recent study published in the Journal of Early Childhood Research, researchers investigated the benefits of early childhood education and care (ECEC), especially during the backdrop of the ...

The early childhood years--especially between ages 2 and 6--form the cornerstone of a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development. During this period, children absorb information rapidly, ...

During this period, roughly covering ages 3 to 5, a child’s personality, interests, and social orientation begin to come into focus, but parents should keep in mind that personality traits, personal ...

Dr. Nagel stresses the importance of early childhood investment, citing neuroscience and economics. With up to 90% of brain development by age three, early support yields a 13% annual return, reducing ...

Educational technologies are increasingly embedded in early childhood learning environments, from preschool through the first years of primary school and ...

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers evaluated how fundamental environmental supports, encapsulated as a thrive factor (T-factor), during the first year of life ...