Crane faculty among top 2% of scientists worldwide for research impact

on January 10th 2025

Four Crane Center faculty associates have been recognized as among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for their impact on current research, according to the most recent Stanford/Elsevier database of top-cited scientists. Read More

Speech-Language Pathologists sought for Crane research study

on January 10th 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

Child care’s economic impact in Ohio an estimated $5.4 billion

on January 10th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Changes coming to Ohio programs supporting early care and education, families feeling “stuck” between the child care they can afford and the high-quality care a child deserves, and registration opens for this semester’s Crane Research Forum series. Read More

Spring 2025 Crane Research Forums

on January 5th 2025

Practical strategies to help children experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences, creating positive classroom environments for dual language learners, and supporting the math development of Black preschoolers are the topics for the Spring 2025 Crane Research Forums. Read More

AAP recommends pediatricians include literacy in well-child visits

on December 20th 2024

This week in Tuned In: Central Ohio child care providers report difficulty in hiring staff, Crane faculty associate advises White House on causes of student absenteeism, and gender stereotypes surrounding STEM education. Read More

Ansari co-authors school absenteeism brief, participates in White House meetings

on December 17th 2024

Crane faculty associate Dr. Arya Ansari has co-authored a brief outlining nine obstacles that prevent children from attending school. Researchers who developed the brief met with White House officials during the past year seeking ways to address the challenges of chronic absenteeism among U.S. students. Read More

Could universal basic income ease poverty’s effects in central Ohio?

on December 13th 2024

This week in Tuned In: Ohio counties to pilot “tri-share” child care funding model, easing the adoption process in Ohio, and how the public views diaper needs and poverty. Read More

Concern over moves by states to deregulate child care

on December 6th 2024

This week in Tuned In: Crane, Ohio Department of Children and Youth receive $2 million grant for child care access study; child care providers face rising liability insurance premiums; and Crane partner school featured in report on “blending and braiding” funding. Read More

Crane researchers awarded more than $10 million in grants

on December 3rd 2024

The grants allow Crane researchers to investigate topics ranging from early literacy and language development, to how recent changes in Ohio’s quality-rating system and provider subsidies affect child care access and children’s success, to early childhood educator turnover. Read More

Crane, Ohio Department of Children and Youth receive $2 million federal grant to study child care

on December 2nd 2024

Crane and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth have received a $2 million federal grant to study the impacts of recent changes to Ohio’s child care quality rating system as well as increases to subsidy rates for child care providers. Read More