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Policy Round-Up: Voters around the U.S. want to invest in early childhood

on November 13th 2020

This week’s update includes early childhood ballot initiatives pass across the U.S, Ohio lawmakers looking to pass a new school funding formula before the end of the year, and a study co-authored by Crane researchers found that there were seven different pathways a sample of 568 children took in their early education and care before arriving at school. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Most superintendents not prepared to lead racial equity discussions

on November 9th 2020

This week’s update includes most superintendents not prepared to lead racial equity discussions, Dr. Laura Justice appears in the Regional Education Laboratory Midwest’s new documentary, and research-based articles about the impact of stress on children, mental health and resilience in general. Read More

Policy Round-Up: Several election-related reads

on October 30th 2020

This week’s update includes estimates suggesting that as many as 3 million U.S. children have gone without education since March, several election related reads, and a look at 2020 kindergarten trends and what’s at stake for incoming kindergarteners. Read More

Crane Research Forum recap: Hiring Child Care Teachers What Do Providers Want & What External Factors Influence Preferences?

on October 28th 2020

Dr. Casey Boyd-Swan of Kent State University discusses her research on early childhood care and education providers' preferences when hiring. Watch the presentation or read our recap for a summary and key findings. Read More

Policy Round-Up: The toll of mass incarceration on young children

on October 23rd 2020

This week’s update includes an opinion piece on the toll of mass incarceration on young children, a new Groundwork Ohio report on Ohio’s early childhood workforce, and an increase in coronavirus cases is causing delays to the return to in-person schooling. Read More

RECAP: 2020 Symposium on Children

on October 22nd 2020

Get an in-depth look at the Crane Center's 2020 Symposium on Children: Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Practices in Early Childhood Education. Check out this go-to page of highlights, materials, recordings and resources to help you on your journey toward anti-bias and anti-racism. Read More

Policy Round-Up: New report urges Ohio to do better on lead poisoning prevention

on October 16th 2020

This week’s update includes a new Groundwork Ohio report urging Ohio to do better on lead poisoning prevention, an op-ed from Ohio Senator Peggy Lehner on investing in young children, and new research suggesting that family wealth, not income, should be used by education researchers when examining gaps in achievement or opportunity. Read More

Policy Round-Up: New Columbus City initiative will evaluate access to and perceptions of ECE

on October 9th 2020

This week’s update includes a new Columbus City research initiative in which Crane will evaluate access to and perceptions of ECE, students being left behind during the era of remote learning, and new research from Crane faculty fellow Dr. Ansari on how long the advantages of preschool last. Read More

Policy Round-Up: It’s not too late to join us for Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Practices in Early Childhood Education

on October 5th 2020

This week's update includes how educators can help children who have experienced trauma, a new Groundwork survey showing overwhelming support for quality early learning programs, and some students in CCS are headed back to school.  Read More

Policy Round-Up: Child care deserts “the size of the Sahara”

on September 25th 2020

This week’s update includes growing child care deserts due to the pandemic; a new Department of Health dashboard for reporting COVID in schools, and the “relentless costs” of running child care centers during the pandemic. Read More