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The Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to conducting high-quality research that improves children’s learning and development at home, in school and in the community.

Our Work

Our work ranges from multi-year, federally funded projects that examine outcomes of thousands of children and families, to program evaluation work in our state, to smaller scale analyses and briefs meant to inform policy makers and practitioners.

Recent News

2024 Impact Report
The 2024 Impact Report highlights the strides made toward building equitable opportunities for all children to learn and thrive and the collective power when research, policy, and practice connect.
CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP – Harnessing the Power of Hope and Belonging to Buffer the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
During the February Crane Research Forum, Dr. Brett Zyromski discussed ways to buffer against the impact of childhood trauma.
Gov. DeWine’s budget centers children, creates new child tax credit
This week in Tuned In: Advocating in Washington for an “all of the above” approach to expand child care, the views of Ohio voters and parents on child care in the Buckeye State, and Joe Burrow’s latest effort to help those facing food insecurity in Ohio.
Black History Month 2025
The Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy celebrates Black History Month 2025 and the Black contributions and rich culture that are interwoven into our day-to-day work in early childhood education.