Students cannot benefit from the resources and supports schools provide if those students do not show up. And in far too many schools, children are regularly missing class. Chronic absenteeism [...]

Practitioners at The Ohio State University’s A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning developed the Kindergarten Screening Assessment (KSA) as a tool to measure kindergarten readiness in a way that is also relatable for parents and families.

Help students increase their attendance at school with these quick tips from our experts that are based on research evidence and offer resources to guide you.

Dr. Ansari wrote a research brief which breaks down the full body of research on the topic of absenteeism in a short digestible format.

Support young children during their transition to kindergarten through these resources for researchers, parents, and providers.

In this white paper, Crane researchers assessed the effectiveness of the Nemours Bright Start! program on children’s language and literacy skills.

Crane and Schoenbaum Centers, in partnership with Greene County Educational Service Center and Madison-Champaign Educational Service Center received a Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant to form the Ohio State Research Foundation Consortium which aimed to improve literacy outcomes for Ohio children birth to age five.

Our country’s early care and education system was fractured and in crisis, even before COVID-19. The abrupt closure of many child care centers, new requirements upon opening, and challenges facing families make it even more pressing that our “rebuilding” efforts work toward a more sustainable and equitable child care system.

This study examined the individual differences in social interactions between children in the same classroom showing trends especially important to inclusive classroom environments. Read our highlights of the research, key takeaways and practitioner application as well as view the peer-reviewed publication.

Alphabet knowledge is a basic building block for early reading and writing. Children who learn the forms, names and sounds of letters during early childhood are less likely to experience reading difficulties later in school. See highlights of Crane Center research and find resources for assessing and teaching the alphabet.

Learn how subsidy rates and cost of living impact return on investment across the state of Ohio for providers seeking 1-star certification in the quality rating system. The model created allows those interested to also estimate the benefits that providers gain relative to costs providers incur from education, training, and paperwork requirements in four simulated environments.

The transition from preschool to kindergarten presents several unique challenges including heightened anxiety. To make the transition easier, teachers and parents can work collaboratively to support children with these tips.