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