Stanford Center on Early Childhood
Our vision is to see each and every child thrive from the start—and that begins with the families, educators, and communities that surround them.
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Stanford FIND brings its responsive professional development to Brella
The trainings are designed to strengthen responsive interactions between adults and children, both in early learning settings and among families. -
Education experts call community support systems crucial for early childhood development in Onondaga County
“When people look at parents that might be struggling or kids that might be struggling, I think too often they look just within the bubble of the family rather than looking at the context around children,” said SCEC Director Philip Fisher. -
First data set on young Onondaga County children complete; more to follow
The results from RAPID Surveys in Onondaga County, NY, are in.
Who we are
The Stanford Center on Early Childhood is uniquely positioned to support, accelerate, and implement strategies that address structural disparities and foster alliances across communities, academic institutions, funders, advocates, and policymakers.
The Center is an initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which seeks to accelerate solutions to the most pressing challenges facing learners.
Housed at the Graduate School of Education, the Center draws on the GSE’s cutting-edge expertise in learning, as well as Stanford’s globally-recognized strength in innovation and collaboration across disciplines.
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Fellowships and Training
We provide interdisciplinary and equity-centered training to the next generation of researchers and practitioners working with families with young children, emphasizing the role of communities, healthcare, and learning environments in early years development.
Launch Event recording
The SCEC celebrated its official launch November 3, 2022, with an inspiring gathering of educators, researchers, policy makers, and community members. Panelists addressed critical topics of equity and impact in early childhood.