News & Media
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How to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact
The Stanford Accelerator for Learning seeks scalable solutions to improve outcomes for learners at all stages of life.
May 24, 2023
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New Report Recommends Broad Policy Improvements to Reduce Opportunity Gaps for Young Children
From the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
May 24, 2023
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New FIND training aims to nurture the ‘superpowers’ of child care providers
This May, FIND launched a pilot of self-paced online courses aimed at providers who want to learn more about serve and return interactions.
May 23, 2023
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Fostering Enhanced Integration Between Early Education and Pediatric Primary Care to Support Whole-Child Health
A case study co-authored by Dr. Ryan Padrez, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Stanford School of Medicine.
May 05, 2023
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Unfolding Opportunity: Advancing Childcare to Support Children, Families, and Societies
As the demand for childcare continues to grow, here are 5 recommendations for expanding access to childcare services and improving quality.
May 05, 2023
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The Impact of Environment and Climate Change on Early Childhood Development
Climate disasters are particularly disruptive to the lives of young children and their families, creating risks of toxic stress and ongoing adverse childhood experiences.
April 21, 2023
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The New Neighborhood: A Home for Community Early Childhood Systems
"Community early childhood system efforts often feel like they are recreating the wheel," writes Dr. Joan Lombardi for the Center of the Study of Social Policy.
April 10, 2023
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SCEC impact evaluator awarded for work on exclusionary discipline
Dr. Callie Silver has been recognized by the American Educational Research Association for her work on early childhood suspensions and expulsions.
April 06, 2023
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RAPID releases 3rd anniversary report on early childhood survey project
The continuing national surveys of adults in the lives of young children provide timely, actionable data to advocates, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
April 05, 2023
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New Pathways for Equity and Impact in Early Childhood
From the Stanford Center on Early Childhood launch: Read the transcript from the "Pediatrics: A Critical Partner to Promote Early Childhood Development and Learning" panel.
March 24, 2023
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Sorting through the Measurement Issues in Early Childhood: Opportunities, Cautions and New Directions
Dr. Joan Lombardi reflects on issues in the early childhood measurement and evidence field after the 2023 Comparative International Education Society (CIES) Conference.
March 15, 2023
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A Lost Pandemic Generation: Only If We Do Not Act Now
The pandemic strengthened commitment to young children across the US. How do we stop complacency from undermining that commitment?
February 17, 2023
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Inaugural Managing Director appointed
The Stanford Center on Early Childhood is proud to welcome Abigail Stewart-Kahn as its inaugural Managing Director.
January 04, 2023
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6 Top Takeaways from the Launch: Stanford Center on Early Learning
The new Stanford Center on Early Childhood (an initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning) held a launch event November 3. Here are our Top Takeaways.
November 22, 2022
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OPINION: Child care providers shouldn’t have to go hungry to feed the American economy
Wages for workers are unlivable and not keeping pace with the rising cost of groceries.
November 21, 2022
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New center at Stanford addresses the forces shaping early childhood
A November 3 event marks the launch of the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, led by GSE Professor Philip Fisher.
October 28, 2022
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Leading scholar on early childhood learning joins Stanford Graduate School of Education faculty
Renowned researcher Philip Fisher will head up a new center at Stanford focused on the science, policy, and practice of early childhood education.
April 25, 2022
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How to calm a stressed kid? A one-minute video can help, according to Stanford researchers
A Stanford study shows that taking a few slow, deep breaths significantly reduces children’s physiological arousal in everyday settings.
November 29, 2021