County of Pinellas
Pinellas Park, FL:
Some Early Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Life, But Which Ones?
Most of us don't remember our first two or three years of life — but our earliest experiences may stick with us for years and continue to influence us
10 building blocks of early childhood education
A new brief highlights 10 important elements of high-quality early childhood education programs, pulled from a body of research, which can help young students have an equitable start with a strong …
How the Latest Early Childhood Development Research is Steering Policy
The latest research in early childhood development is revolutionizing social work, healthcare, and early education.
Early Childhood Shapes Well-Being Throughout Life
Learn how economic and social conditions can directly influence child development and lifelong health—and what can be done to promote wellness among vulnerable children.
Using Coordinated Data Systems to Guide Early Childhood Education Policies
This short publication details why early childhood investments are a critical issue for policymakers, and what they should know about state coordinated data systems for early childhood.
Enhancing Emotional Literacy: Tips For Early Childhood Professionals
We know that supporting children’s social and emotional development is key to school readiness and overall healthy growth and development. One critical component of a child’s social and emotional d…
Why the grueling educational path was worth it for one early childhood teacher
Low pay can keep early childhood educators across the state from more education, more economic mobility, and more effectiveness in the classroom.
Why Early Childhood Research and Policy Matters (and My Next Steps)
Teachstone's Director of Applied Research and Public Policy shares why she is committed to early childhood research, and her next steps.
How Early Childhood Experiences Affect Lifelong Health and Learning
How is ongoing, severe stress and adversity in early childhood connected to chronic disease in adults? And, what can we do about it? In this animated video, ...
How early childhood molding attributes to the cycle of abuse
Homicide is one of the top 10 causes among women who are ages 20-44.
Early Childhood: Four ways to rebuild the child care industry
Experts say that better educator pay and help for families are needed to strengthen the child care industry.
How the Science of Early Childhood Can Apply to Child Welfare Systems
Learn how we can we use insights from cutting-edge science to improve the well-being and life prospects of the most vulnerable children in our society.
Why Are We Expanding the Federal Role in Early-Childhood Education?
Attempts to replicate successful early-childhood education programs have not worked. We can’t afford that kind of failure on a national scale.
Home-based Child Care: How Does it Fit in the Early Childhood Ecosystem
Home-based child care is an important part of our nation’s economic growth, and this report should spur a more important discussion about the place of home-based care in our early childhood ecosystem.
Why You Should Invest in Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education makes all the difference in children and adults. High-quality education and care lead to more well-rounded individuals than low-quality education and care does. High-quali…
Early Childhood Education: Why Parents Should Get Involved
My Learning Block believes that parent involvement plays a significant role in enhancing your child’s learning capabilities and helps him develop good study habits that result to achieving academic…
Early Childhood Development: We Know the Benefits, but What are the Costs?
Tamar Atinc discusses the increasing need for policymakers to understand the costs associated in reaching more children with early childhood development programs and the difference it can make in their lives.
Why Early Childhood Development Matters
The U.S. is far behind other nations in investment in early childhood, citing both China and Scandinavia as regions that have seen success in educating and funding programs for early childhood. He said that early childhood is not just important on an individual level but should be a matter of national importance.
Letter: There are too many waitlists for early childhood care
Access to quality early childhood care and education must be a top priority.
