Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big ...
World Bank

Investments in Children’s Early Years: Creating Brighter Futures

Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and nutrition improves future learning outcomes and lifetime human capital.
Center for American Progress

Data on Child Care and Early Learning in the United States

The Center for American Progress’ data dashboard allows users to explore national- and state-level data trends on a range of child care and early learning topics. Read more and explore additional ...
Phys.org

Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds

Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the ...
Center for American Progress

Pandemic-Era Funding for Early Learning Programs Showcases One of the Most Important Investments the United States Can Make

Pandemic-Era Funding for Early Learning Programs Showcases One of the Most Important Investments the United States Can Make Actions by the Biden-Harris administration and state policymakers illustrate ...
The Conversation

How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success

Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding ...
Psychology Today

How Fiction Affects Children's Social-Emotional Learning

The act of reading stories to children holds a lot of weight in our culture; it conjures up notions of bonding between children and their parents or caregivers, of cultivating an early love of ...
The Conversation

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

So far, 2025 has been a horror year for early education and care. Much of the recent media and political coverage about childcare has focused on safety. This is understandable, given the numerous, ...
The New York Times

Parents, Your Job Has Changed in the A.I. Era

Ms. Anderson and Ms. Winthrop are the authors of “The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.” See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de ...
The New York Times

Has America Given Up on Children’s Learning?

Politicians used to care how much students learn. Now, to find a defense of educational excellence, we have to look beyond politics. Credit...Photo illustration by Alex Merto Supported by By Dana ...
Bethel University

Children's, Youth, and Family Ministry Certificate

With a Certificate in Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministry, you’ll be empowered to invest in the future of the church while serving the church of today. Bethel's Certificate in Children's, Youth, ...