Early Childhood Learning
Additional requirements to both programs could include health certificates and immunizations, Police Record Checks and admissions testing. Experience working with young children will be seen as a definite asset, and may be required by many institutions. A majority of all four-year-olds in the US are now engaged in some sort of center-based or at-home formal education program. This brief explains how the science of early brain development can inform investments in early childhood, and helps to illustrate why child development—particularly from birth to five years—is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society. Access accreditation data on early learning and higher education program characteristics and quality for research purposes. Here are five evidence-based and equity-focused investments to support students and schools grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The disruption to education caused by the pandemic presents an opportunity for policymakers and educator...