Join Start Early NORC & the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research on Oct 27th at 12noon for a virtual discussion exploring how new research evidence can inform policy to drive equity in pre-k access and enrollment. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…? #prek

Every child in every neighborhood deserves an early education. New research shows that following our quality investments in 2013 to expand equitable access to full-day Pre-K, Black students & those from low-income households were 3x more likely to enroll. news.wttw.com/2020/10/21/exp…

Enrollment tripled in school-based full-day pre-k among Black students & students living in lowest-income neighborhoods after policy changes in Chicago. Read our new research snapshot out today, written in partnership with NORC & UChicago Consortium bit.ly/35omdiS

A new study by Start Early’s Maia Connors & Jade Jenkins and @jennifer_duer from UC Irvine highlights inequitable participation in Quality Rating & Improvement Systems. So which #ECE programs do—and do not—participate in QRIS? Read more in our latest blog. startearly.org/post/new-study…

Join our partners Educare New Orleans @TulsaEducare Winnebago Tribe & Foundation for Child Development CEO Jacqueline Jones on 4/13 from 2-3 CT for an engaging panel discussion about how we carry the lessons of this past year’s pandemic into an improved and reimagined future for ECCE. bit.ly/3mrzjnA

In 2018, just 25% of all children demonstrated Kindergarten readiness in #Illinois in all 3 areas assessed. Tell your legislators: equitable access to early learning and care is critical to the future of our state: bit.ly/2OyiIlA #EarlyEdIsEssential

Why does evidence-based policy so often fail to deliver the expected impact? This new volume (including a chapter from my brilliant colleagues & me) explores that question and offers actionable solutions. bit.ly/3lObvds #scaleupeffect

New research from NORC, UChicago Consortium and Start Early finds policies that increased access to full-day, pre-k in Chicago created a pathway to higher math test scores and grades for second graders, particularly for high-priority students. bit.ly/3iH5nnE #ece

New research from NORC, UChicago Consortium and Start Early finds policies that increased access to full-day, pre-k in Chicago created a pathway to higher math test scores and grades for second graders, particularly for high-priority students. #ECE startearly.org/post/geographi…

In a new EdSurge OpEd Start Early's Amanda Stein & Maia Connors discuss how policy changes led to greater equity in both access AND enrollment in CPS - Chicago Public Schools & how the lessons learned in this new research can change outcomes for children nationwide. edsurge.com/news/2021-06-2…

This study could support Chicago’s pre-K expansion - Chalkbeat Chicago chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/6/28/2255…

Chicago’s Pre-K Policy Has Important Lessons to Teach Us / EdSurge / Maia Connors / Maia Connors Amanda Stein #preK #ECE #EarlyEd ow.ly/Is8b30rMf1A

Following policy changes, our research finds more students were enrolled in both full-day programs in both community-based preschool and CPS school-based pre-K, with more families being reached. Read more. startearly.org/resource/pre-k…

Congrats @JRP4kids and Michelle Bezark on such an important reflection in this critical moment!

Congratulations Michelle Bezark on an important and beautifully written piece in The Washington Post!

During the 5-year Partnership for Pre-K Improvement project, we worked to identify ways to improve #PreK access & outcomes. A report highlighting our findings includes recommendations for ECE leaders, researchers & advocates. Learn more & access the report:bit.ly/3tIagB5