The Early Childhood Center is part of the Children, Childhood and Education Collaborative. Visit the Collaborative page to learn more about our additional resources on early childhood development.
Related Resources
"Reading Instruction in Kindergarten: Little to Gain and Much to Lose"
The report addresses such topics as developmental readiness to read in kindergarten; lack of research showing long-term gains from early reading; developmental gains from play-based programs; the importance of language-rich environments; best practices for children to become fluent readers; and policy and practice recommendations.
Read the report and watch a brief video about its findings.
TEDxSLC Talk: Sarah Curtis MA '13
Sarah Curtis MA '13, a teacher and graduate of the Child Development graduate program, attended the ECC preschool and kindergarten when she was a child.
The experience of growing up lies at the heart of her interests and endeavors, which include poetry, performing arts, and anything that informs her development as a teacher. Watch a TEDx Talk from Sarah entitled, "Cute is a Four-Letter Word.”
Websites of Interest
- Alliance for Childhood
- Annenburg Institute for School Reform
- Children's Environments Research Group (CERG)
- Coalition of Essential Schools
- Defending the Early Years
- Educators for Social Responsibility
- The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy
- The Erikson Institute
- Fair Test
- The Forum for Education and Democracy
- HighScope Education Research Foundation
- National Academy of Education
- Rethinking Schools
- Zero to Three
ECC has been home to my three children for the past seven years. I call it the best place on earth. ECC is a place where my kids can truly be themselves. Each with a different personality, my kids have been treated like individuals made to feel smart, strong and important. Not only has ECC been supportive to my kids, but to my family as well. They don't just talk the talk; they really walk the walk. My only disappointment is that our time had to end. I wish my kids were able to continue through high school.—Kathy Goldstein-Rosenfeld, ECC Parent