The State of Preschool 2008: State Preschool Yearbook The annual survey of state-funded preschool programs shows impressive expansion in enrollment and spending. However, the recession may reverse the trend, curtailing early education opportunities for children in lower and middle-income families.
July 22-23, 2009Leadership in Early Childhood Education-Preschool and the Early Grades Summer Series NIEER is offering a series of Summer Sessions for administrators and other early childhood leaders. All sessions focus on evidence-based practices and collaborative learning.
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July 12, 2009 CAYL Institute National Conference for Elementary School Principals Cambridge, MA – The theme for this year's summer conference for elementary principals serving children from age 3 through third grade is "Young learners in America's schools: What's in your toolkit?"...
Recent NIEER presentations
July 2, 2009 Report Calls For New Initiative To Improve Math Education For Preschoolers To ensure that all children enter elementary school with the foun...
July 2, 2009 Poll shows that when it comes to children, Michigan taxpayers don't mind spending a little more The Lake Research Partners' poll showed that 74 percent of Michig...
Influences on Children’s Cognitive and Social Development in Year 6British study: Preschool quality predicts education and social outcomes through sixth grade.
Early Learning Prevents Youth Violence Report shows intervention at preschool age can have a greater impact on childhood aggression than interventions at later ages.
Preschool Influences on Mathematics Achievement Findings from this study indicate that high-quality preschool may be a factor in improving children's mathematical skills.
Preschool Curriculum Decision-Making: Dimensions to Consider
This fact sheet provides a framework for decision-makers to use in evaluating which curriculum might be most appropriate for their specific preschool program.
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