Early STEM – Fuel for Learning
José, a preschooler in Mrs. Hardy’s classroom, had never talked in class. He was a…
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Common Core and DAP: Seeking clarity
April 20, 2015 Kyle Snow, Ph.D, Director, Center for Applied Research, National Association for the Education of…
We are all teachers and learners
This response on literacy standards, conversation, and the Common Core State Standards is from Sharon…
The Common Core State Standards are not a curriculum
Dorothy Strickland, NIEER Distinguished Research Fellow, responds to specific issues raised in various venues by questioners,…
Teachers discussing assessment in preschool
This response is by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers. Assessment related to reaching…
Parents just don’t understand . . .and for good reason!
Vincent Costanza, Executive Director, Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge, New Jersey Department of Education,…
Reflections on Play: Join the Conversation
The early childhood field has a history of conflict over means and goals that periodically…
Love for Learning in Children Experiencing Homelessness
Today, like every Thursday, is my play day – I spend an enriching two hours…
Yes, Public Preschool is a Smart Investment
Note: This blog post is in response to the question posed by The New York Times in…
Putting the Spotlight on Young Children: NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child
This week marks the annual Week of the Young Child celebration, sponsored by the National…