Integrated data systems are critical to delivering high-quality home visiting services, developing a holistic view of services to families, and reducing stress among the home visiting workforce. buff.ly/3GZ8pfI

In a new article from Education Week, Sarah Sparks spoke w/ Child Trends Sara Amadon about a new study that found that kids who participated in state-funded pre-k in Tulsa, OK were more likely to have better attendance & take more challenging courses. buff.ly/3uHj22E

A new report from New America Ed explores the importance of combating racism in early childhood systems. Research shows that children who feel valued and supported in their classrooms from early age tend to be more engaged in their education. buff.ly/3joR728

New Study Can Guide Policies To Maximize Pre-K’s Benefits to Students childtrends.org/blog/new-study…

Children with emotional, physical, cognitive, and social well-being are more likely to succeed academically and in life. Child Trends' new analysis assesses the long-term benefits of improving children’s readiness for school and life prior to kindergarten. buff.ly/3lnPmU3

Check out this upcoming Child Trends webinar: Reimagining Black Family and Child Well-Being in Research, Programming, and Public Policy us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In response to the growing need for actionable data, ECDC is developing a framework to help pre-K leaders identify, organize, connect, and use data to create more equitable pre-K systems. buff.ly/3MUAAQO

Coordination between early childhood & child welfare systems can improve both systems’ abilities to support child and family well-being. Child Trends’ new brief from Elizabeth Jordan, Sharon Vandivere, & Esther Gross provides strategies for alignment. buff.ly/3mnhh6Q

Excited to be speaking EdTrust-West session next week on why data matters for early learning.

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

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New brief uses OPRE’s #BabyFACES 2018 data to describe the characteristics and experiences of Early Head Start teachers and home visitors. Mathematica @Headstartgov buff.ly/3zZnjm7

A new The Early Childhood Data Collaborative resource shows how integrated early childhood data can help state policymakers ensure that young children have equitable access to early childhood programs that meet their developmental and families’ needs. buff.ly/3P7F3k1

new Child Trends brief from Carlise King recommends three ways for policymakers to improve the collection and use of integrated data on young children and families. #Data4EquityEarly buff.ly/3RdrIIy

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing inequities in multiple systems, including child care. Siloed, inaccessible data on the needs of young children and their families prevented policymakers from effectively addressing these inequities. buff.ly/3RdrIIy

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

Back-to-school season is a good time to think about the transition to kindergarten for children & families and how effective coordination between Head Start & K-12 systems can support that process. Read about OPRE research Child Trends’ new blog. buff.ly/3wdjuHi

America’s child poverty rate fell by nearly half last year to 5.2%, the lowest level ever recorded, according to new analysis from the nonpartisan research group Child Trends. To discuss these new findings, Judy Woodruff spoke with @DanaLThomson. to.pbs.org/3MzB3rB

A new guidebook from Child Trends offers guidance that state early care and education leaders can use to embed equity and center the perspectives of families and providers when making decisions about child care stabilization funding. buff.ly/3dLKojL

“This PreK Data Equity Framework can be used to expand on the data states already have and answer the equity questions ECE state leaders need to know!” Elizabeth Jordan of Child Trends and colleagues Dale Richards and Ja’Chelle Ball overview this great new resource!