Families with young children impacted by extreme weather, many parents report

on April 4th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Ohio House unveils own version of biennial budget, Head Start’s significance in Big Ten states amid concerns over program’s future, and Ohio airport provides free books for traveling children. Read More

CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP – High-Quality Math Learning and Family Engagement Among Black Preschoolers and Their Families

on April 3rd 2025

During the April Crane Research Forum, Dr. Ashli-Ann Douglas discussed supporting math learning among Black preschoolers. Read More

Dore highlighted in think tank webinar series

on April 3rd 2025

Comments by Crane’s director of research, Dr. Rebecca Dore, gained prominent notice during a webinar series on screen use in early learning sponsored by the New America think tank. Read More

Parents prefer employer help with child care costs over raise, survey finds

on March 28th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Groups supporting Ohio children outline policy hopes for next state budget, choices families make to pay for child care, and pilot program enables connections and support between parents of children with autism and the children’s caregivers. Read More

Ansari receives Ohio State’s 2025 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award

on March 26th 2025

Crane faculty associate Dr. Arya Ansari has been announced as a recipient of The Ohio State University’s 2025 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award, one of the university’s highest annual honors. Read More

What’s at stake for children and families under possible Medicaid cuts

on March 21st 2025

This week in Tuned In: Importance of child care highlighted in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s State of the State address, strides made to reduce infant mortality in Ohio, and a new online tool in one Ohio county is connecting families to resources. Read More

What percentage of young children own tablets/cell phones? The answer may surprise you

on March 14th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Ohio lawmakers mull funding $20 million for child care “capacity grants,” states where child care costs more than college tuition, and how to introduce math learning to young children. Read More

CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP – Exploring the Development and Experiences of Dual Language Learners in Early Care and Education

on March 11th 2025

During the March Crane Research Forum, Dr. Ji-Young Choi discussed dual language learners in preschool classrooms. Read More

Researchers: Tell us how you use technology in your school-based research

on March 10th 2025

Crane researchers are seeking information about researchers’ technology use when conducting their school-based research. Read More

Ohio publishes new scorecard on infant mortality

on March 7th 2025

This week in Tuned In: Employer-led child care solutions garner greater attention, economic benefits estimated for proposed Ohio child tax credit, and longer paternity leave’s positive impact on co-parenting between moms and dads. Read More