2024 Impact Report

on February 10th 2025

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. Read More

CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP – Harnessing the Power of Hope and Belonging to Buffer the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences

on February 10th 2025

During the February Crane Research Forum, Dr. Brett Zyromski discussed ways to buffer against the impact of childhood trauma. Read More

Gov. DeWine’s budget centers children, creates new child tax credit

on February 7th 2025

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. Read More

Black History Month 2025

on February 5th 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. Read More

Preschool-aged children sought for Crane research study

on February 4th 2025

The STEPS-2 project is recruiting preschool-aged children to participate in a research study. Read More

Over a quarter million Ohio children would be impacted by cuts to school meals

on January 31st 2025

This week in Tuned In: Why birth-to-3 is so crucial for a child’s development, listening to moms to reduce infant mortality, and geographic disparities for early care and education in the U.S. Read More

Teachers: Tell us how you use technology for teaching and learning!

on January 27th 2025

Crane researchers are collecting information about teachers’ technology use in their classrooms and for professional learning. This nationwide survey is part of a new research project, Collaborating Researchers & Educators Apply Technology to Establish Evidence-Based Practices. Read More

Tax credits, child care, and other child policies under a Trump Administration

on January 24th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Increasing access to WIC among Ohio families, tablets and teaching in early childhood education, and how intergenerational care can benefit both seniors and young children. Read More

Family, friend, and neighbor care fundamental to America’s care system

on January 17th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Medicaid’s impact on Ohio children, a new attempt to expand the federal Child Tax Credit, and could an “ECE digital passport” reduce barriers to enrollment? Read More

Speech-Language Pathologists sought for Crane research study

on January 13th 2025

The STEPS-2 project is looking for certified Speech-Language Pathologists to participate in a research study on an adaptive feedback intervention. Read More