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CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP: Digital Media and Young Children’s Learning

on March 11th 2021

The March Crane Research Forum explored the relationship of digital media with children's early language and literacy skill development through the research of Dr. Rebecca Dore. Read More

Dr. Piasta and colleagues awarded grant to translate research into school-based practice

on March 9th 2021

Dr. Piasta and colleagues were awarded a new, four-year research grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to translate research into school-based practice. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Ohio’s early educators can now receive COVID vaccines

on March 8th 2021

This week’s update includes Ohio early childhood educators now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the impact of the pandemic on toddlers, and why kindergarten is critical to pandemic recovery. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Monthly payments to families could go a long way in reducing child poverty

on February 26th 2021

This week’s update includes how monthly payments to families could reduce child poverty, an announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that states cannot cancel standardized testing this year, and Ohio’s efforts to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Read More

Research Study for Adults with Autism

on February 24th 2021

Are you an adult with autism? We'd like to hear from you on your experiences with reading. Those 18 and older are eligible and can opt in to be entered for one of five $20 Amazon gift cards. Read More

CRANE RESEARCH WORKSHOP RECAP: What does anti-racist research in education look like?

on February 19th 2021

This Crane Research Workshop, co-hosted with the Center on Employment and Training for Education, introduces critical race theory and anti-racist research design in education. Read More

CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP: Understanding the Campus Climate for Parenting Students

on February 19th 2021

The February Crane Research Forum explored research findings related to the attitudes, behaviors, and policies of a campus for parenting students as a part of the Crane Center's partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's CCAMPIS program. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Kentucky changes course on vaccines for early childhood educators

on February 19th 2021

This week’s update includes a feature of our partner school in a Columbus Dispatch article on Ohio’s exclusion of child care workers in priority vaccine distribution, relatedly, Kentucky changed course to include child care workers to the current group eligible for the vaccine, and a major drop in the number of people working in the child care industry. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Ohio public schools see enrollment drop, especially in kindergarten and preschool

on February 12th 2021

This week’s update includes a drop in enrollment for Ohio pre-k-12 public schools, especially in kindergarten and preschool, a guest column by Rep. Allison Russo about the critical role child care plays for Ohio children and families, and a new series from the New York Times highlighting the toll the pandemic has taken on women. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Racism’s impact on infant mortality

on February 5th 2021

This week’s update includes the impact of racism on infant mortality, Governor DeWine’s spending priorities for the next biennial budget, and new research showing that the Moms2B program at OSU Wexner Medical Center can help reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes among key at-risk populations. Read More