#FridayFact- #COVID19 impacted the world in many ways. However, studying its impact on young children is difficult. The あ network and I2D2 Director Rouse authored a paper proposing a conceptual model to guide research on this population.tinyurl.com/3db8c7f2 #integrateddata

"Improving and expanding early childhood services can have a major long-term effect on child and family outcomes, and better information is a key support for that improvement and expansion." Elliot Regenstein for New America buff.ly/3y0vkEO

In New America's new blog, Elliot Regenstein explains the benefits of cloud technology in developing state-level Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems. He also identifies practical steps for implementation. buff.ly/3y0vkEO

Leaders in education, health, and social services all have important roles to play to ensure individuals succeed. They need linked data to coordinate their efforts to support individuals in the classroom and beyond. bit.ly/2BWeH3C

Formalized cross-agency data governance is crucial for effective P–20W data systems. By prioritizing data governance early, California leaders ensured that agencies can come together to create a data culture built on trust + collaboration—not silos. bit.ly/3Ov6y6X

Emergency and existing federal funds provide states the opportunity to improve their P–20W data systems. Doing so is essential for empowering policymakers to meet new and longstanding challenges in education and the workforce. Learn more at our webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In a new Child Trends brief, ECDC director Carlise King argues that early childhood integrated data systems (ECIDS) are a crucial part of creating more equitable systems and outcomes for young children and families. #Data4EquityEarly buff.ly/3RdrIIy

What's data got to do with it? We can't inform #earlychildhood policy without it. In a new @childtrends brief, The Early Childhood Data Collaborative Director Carlise King discusses how data integration can help answer key questions about early childhood program access for all. childtrends.org/publications/i…

According to ECDC's new infographic, when using integrated data to help families gain equitable access to early childhood programs, policymakers should work with communities to ensure privacy protection and to guide data integration, access, and use. buff.ly/3P7F3k1

We are pleased to share that Silvana Hackett has joined Child Trends as a sr. research analyst in the early childhood area! She is interested in ensuring that the youngest & most vulnerable populations gain equitable education, health, & social outcomes. buff.ly/3cEQL7m

A recent Child Trends brief explains the importance of comprehensive data in creating equitable pre-K systems; the goals of the forthcoming ECDC Pre-K Data Equity Framework; and the challenges and needs of six focal populations. childtrends.org/publications/p…

Please join us on LinkedIn where we'll continue sharing our work on developing and using coordinated early childhood data systems. linkedin.com/company/early-…

ECDC is now on LinkedIn! Follow for updates on policies and practices that support states’ development and use of coordinated early childhood integrated data systems. buff.ly/3OFBWlX

ECDC’s newsletter features updates on research and news on policies and practices that support states’ development and use of coordinated early childhood integrated data systems. Sign up now! buff.ly/3MyzL0Q

Sign up for ECDC’s newsletter to receive updates on policies and practices that support states’ development and use of coordinated early childhood integrated data systems. buff.ly/3MyzL0Q

The Early Childhood Data Collaborative's new brief examines how states are utilizing Preschool Development Grant funds to address data integration needs and advance the use of data to guide early childhood policies and practices. childtrends.org/publications/s…

ECDC's new interactive resource provides an overview of 43 states’ capacities to access data on children, programs, and workforce members as well as coordinate and link data from different preschool programs. childtrends.org/publications/2…

ECDC is now on LinkedIn! Follow here: linkedin.com/company/early-…

A new Child Trends report shares findings of a survey of 32 Head Start State Collaboration Offices across the U.S. Key findings highlight promising data-related capabilities and supports and identify important areas for growth for state preschool leaders. buff.ly/48K7azx