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Unique child care challenges for rural communities

on March 20th 2023

This week in Tuned In: rural America, reading levels, and early childhood educator compensation. Read More

EVENT: Crane Lecture will explore early childhood workforce challenges & solutions

on March 10th 2023

This week in Tuned In: universal school meals, food insecurity, and nutritional standards. Read More

SPECIAL RESEARCH FORUM RECAP: Race and racial equity in early childhood development

on March 3rd 2023

This special March Research Forum was in partnership with the Kirwan Institute and featured Dr. Marisha Humphries and Dr. Clemens Noelke. Read More

Applicants for new federal grants must provide child care for manufacturing workers

on March 3rd 2023

This week in Tuned In: universal preschool efforts, long-term school attendance, and required child care plans. Read More

Without federal child care legislation, what are next steps for states and localities?

on February 24th 2023

This week in Tuned In: flexible recovery funds for care infrastructures, elementary students with severe disabilities, and preschool expansions. Read More

Big Idea seed grant winners

on February 23rd 2023

Congratulations to our Crane researchers who were awarded two of the four seed grants. Read More

New training grant serves preservice school psychologists and pre-K to 8th grade students

on February 23rd 2023

Crane faculty associate Dr. Scott Graves was recently awarded a five-year $5.2 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Read More

IN THE NEWS: February 2023

on February 23rd 2023

Take a look at recent news coverage of the Schoenbaum Family Center and Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy. Read More

New study finds U.S. child care crisis costs the country $122 billion annually

on February 17th 2023

This week in Tuned In: economy, school counselors, and an introduction to a bipartisan bill. Read More

New child care price database shows high cost burden for Franklin County families

on February 10th 2023

This week in Tuned In: Ohio's budget recommendations, student absenteeism, and child care costs. Read More